Lula convenes left-wing leaders at UNGA, flags far-right advance

Brazilian President Lula met with left and center-left leaders in New York ahead of the UN General Assembly, focusing on countering far-right extremism, defending democracy, and strengthening the UN amid ongoing wars. The meetings signal an effort to build a progressive bloc narrative, though no concrete policy outcomes were announced. This aligns with Lula's established diplomatic posture, with no deviation from his recent baseline.