UNO starts 81st General Assembly in NY amid crisis; Lula opens speeches
The 81st General Assembly of the UN begins today (Tuesday, 22) in New York, amid a serious existential crisis. President Lula will be the first leader to speak, followed by Donald Trump. The Secretary-General will appeal for the survival of the organization, which is suffering from budget cuts and attacks from critics.
The United Nations (UN) begins its 81st General Assembly in New York on Tuesday (22) at Estados Unidos. The event comes amid a severe existential crisis, with cuts in funding and attacks by critics led by U.S. President Donald Trump. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will be the first leader to address, starting at 10 am, followed by Trump, the host country’s representative.
Founded in 1945, shortly after the end of World War II, as an international instrument regulating conflicts and relations between countries, the United Nations is composed of 193 countries — including Brazil. For 80 years, it has been the world’s leading multilateral institution. This year, the UN secretary-general will appeal for the very survival of the UN, which suffers from cuts and attacks by critics.
Lula opens speeches and makes counterpoint to Trump
As usual, the leader of Brazil will be the first to speak at the event, followed by the US president, Donald Trump. Last year, the two came to meet in the corridors, but the initial "chemistry" between the two collapsed in the following months. In his speech, the expectation is that Lula will make a counterpoint to Trump in defense of multilateralism and national sovereignty.
The tradition of Brazil opening speeches in the General Assembly dates back to the early years of the UN, when the country offered to be the first speaker in a gesture of diplomacy. Since then, the position has been maintained as symbolic recognition. Lula’s speech will be broadcast live, and the G1 is in the city to show the behind-the-scenes, tensions and curiosities about the event that brings together world leaders.
Existential crisis and a call for survival
The UN faces one of the most delicate moments in its history. The cuts, especially by the Estados Unidos, the organization’s largest contributor, compromise humanitarian operations and development programs. The secretary-general should use his speech to warn of the risks of weakening multilateralism and call on member countries to support it.
The attacks by critics, led by Trump, question the effectiveness and relevance of the UN in a scenario of geopolitical tensions. Still, the entity remains an essential forum for peace negotiations, climate change and human rights. The expectation is that Lula defends the strengthening of the institution and international cooperation, in contrast to the more skeptical stance of the US government.
Live broadcast and special coverage
The speeches will be broadcast live on this page, allowing the public to follow the speeches of Lula and other leaders. The g1 is in New York to bring backstage, analysis and curiosities about the event. The coverage includes movement in the UN corridors, bilateral meetings and expectations for key agenda items.
For the reader of Ponta Grossa and Campos Gerais, Brazil’s participation in the General Assembly has a direct impact on foreign trade policies, meio ambiente and human rights. The country’s positioning on the multilateral stage can influence agreements that affect the regional economy and diplomatic relations. The source did not detail whether there will be participation of Paranaense representatives in the event.
Next steps and expectations
After the opening speeches, the General Assembly will follow with thematic debates and parallel meetings throughout the week. It is expected that topics such as climate change, armed conflict and UN reform will dominate the discussions. The outcome of the financial crisis of the organization will also be closely monitored by the member countries.
The Boca no Trombone portal will continue to follow the developments of the General Assembly and will bring updates on the speeches and decisions that may affect Brazil and the region. Keep an eye out for upcoming publications for more information about this historic event.
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