Brazil Leader Urged Trump by Phone to Limit Peace Board to Gaza

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said he advised Donald Trump to limit the scope of his proposed board of peace to matters relating to Gaza, and urged him to ensure that the Palestinians are representative on it.

The leaders of the Americas’ two largest economies spoke by phone for about 50 minutes on Monday, according to a statement from Brazil’s government.

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They also exchanged views on Venezuela, according to the statement, with the Brazilian leader underscoring “the importance of preserving peace and stability in the region and ...