Brazil Calls for Urgent UN Charter Reform

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has called for a review of the United Nations Charter. He criticized the current structure of the U.N. as obsolete and ineffective in preventing conflicts. He emphasized the need for reform during a G20 minister meeting, advocating for greater inclusion of Latin American, Caribbean, and African nations in the Security Council to combat polarization.

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva urged for a review of the United Nations Charter, criticizing its existing structure as outdated and incapable of preventing conflicts.

Speaking at a G20 minister meeting on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly, Lula stressed the necessity of urgent reform.

He argued that Latin American, Caribbean, and African nations should have a greater influence in the Security Council to effectively counter polarization.

(With inputs from agencies.)