President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva expressed concern about the rise of extremism and questioned the flaws of democracy during a speech at the United Nations (UN) headquarters in New York.
In a joint initiative with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, Lula called a meeting with world leaders to discuss the revitalization of the democratic system.
During his speech, the Brazilian president addressed crucial issues such as the rise of the extreme right and the impact of fake news on global politics.
“Where did democracy go wrong?”, asked Lula, highlighting that “at some point democracy made a mistake that allowed extremists and far-right people to question democracy itself”.
The role of fake news in the political scene
Lula highlighted his concern about the “fake news industry that is being monetized.” According to him, “there are people getting rich from the amount of lies and frivolity.”
The president emphasized the need to combat the spread of false information, which has contributed to the strengthening of extremist movements.
The meeting called by Lula and Sánchez aimed to discuss strategies to strengthen democratic systems in the face of contemporary challenges.
The Brazilian president highlighted the importance of this debate, stating that “it is a very serious discussion, because I consider democracy the most extraordinary system of government ever invented.”
Lula also highlighted the transformative power of democracy, recalling that “only in the democratic process can a metalworker become President of a country that is the eighth largest economy in the world.”
This declaration reinforces its view on the importance of preserving and strengthening democratic institutions as a means of promoting equal opportunities and political representation.
This content was originally published in Democracy failed and allowed extremism, says Lula at UN headquarters on the CNN Brasil website.
Source: CNN Brasil
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