Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has cancelled his participation in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, scheduled for November 14-15 in Lima, Peru. The meeting will involve nations such as China, the United States, Russia, Japan and Mexico, in addition to Brazil and Peru. The decision follows a series of canceled trips by Lula, which began with a domestic accident on October 20, hours before he was due to leave for the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia.

On October 25, Lula had already canceled another trip, scheduled for Cop16, which was to be held in Cali, Colombia. This event was a United Nations conference dedicated to biodiversity. In addition, earlier this week, the president also renounced his participation in Cop29, the United Nations summit on climate change that will be held in Baku, Azerbaijan, between November 10 and 12.

The G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro is scheduled for November 18 and 19, where Lula is expected to preside over the event. The situation surrounding his travels has raised concerns about his international agenda and Brazil’s global commitments. With the cancellation of these important events, questions arise about how this could affect the country’s diplomatic relations and its position in global discussions on crucial issues such as biodiversity and climate change.

Lula had planned to attend these meetings to strengthen international cooperation and discuss important economic and environmental issues; however, domestic unforeseen events forced him to revise his plans. The cancellation of his trips could impact his performance and Brazil’s ability to take an active role in international negotiations in the coming months. The international community now looks forward to future developments regarding Lula’s leadership in these crucial areas.