Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has expressed concern over the presence of US military forces in the Caribbean Sea near Venezuela, signaling his intent to raise the issue directly with US President Donald Trump.

"I am very concerned about the presence of a US armed forces' grouping in the Caribbean Sea, and I intend to talk about this with Trump," Lula told reporters on Sunday.

The Brazilian leader emphasized that South America is a peaceful continent and urged nations in the region to prioritize their own development rather than external confrontations.

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Lula da Silva criticizes US military activity in Caribbean

The United States has increased its military presence near Venezuela in recent months, a move seen by many in the region as a form of provocation. Lula described the deployment as a threat to regional stability and a possible example of US aggression on Venezuela.

Lula stated his intention to open a dialogue with Trump over the issue, highlighting the need for diplomacy amid growing geopolitical tensions. His remarks come at a time when relations between South American nations and Washington have been tested by conflicting regional interests.

The Brazilian president reiterated his belief that South America must remain a zone of peace, free from military escalation. He also criticized Trump's broader foreign policy, saying the US leader seeks to preserve a unipolar world order.

Lula argued that a multipolar world, where global power is more evenly distributed, will ultimately prevail.

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Trump’s G20 boycott and regional implications

On November 8, Trump announced that no US government officials would attend the G20 summit in South Africa, citing alleged human rights violations in the host country. The decision has been seen by some leaders, including Lula, as a reflection of Trump's disengagement from multilateral dialogue.

Lula’s comments underline growing unease in the region over US policies, particularly actions perceived as undermining sovereignty or escalating tensions with Venezuela.

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