Lula withdraws from US event after clash with Biden security

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva refused to participate in an event hosted by the Clinton Foundation, in the United States, after a dispute between his team and the US president’s security guards, Joe Biden. The Clinton Global Initiative took place at a hotel in New York, this Monday, the 23rd, where PT members stayed for United Nations General Assembly.

According to Lula’s adviser, the confusion began when security was beefed up due to Biden’s unexpected appearance. Lula and his team entered the hotel, but from certain areas, Biden’s security wanted to restrict the passage of Biden’s assistants. President of Brazil.

What Lula’s team said

Lula’s aide said there had been an agreement with the event organizers regarding restricted access to the room for guests. However, Americans would change their minds because of Biden’s appearance. Confused, Lula left the venue. Advisors tried to dissuade him from the idea, but to no avail.

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