Lula da Silva on hunger

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva launched the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, a key initiative during Brazil's G20 presidency, aimed at mobilizing resources and knowledge to combat global hunger and poverty. Speaking at a ministerial meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Lula emphasized that hunger is a political issue requiring collective action, noting that 733 million people are currently undernourished globally. The alliance, set to officially launch at the G20 Summit in November, anticipates participation from over 100 countries and will be supported by loans facilitated through IMF Special Drawing Rights. Lula criticized the ongoing persistence of hunger despite global abundance and called it 'an attack on life and freedom.' The initiative has received endorsements from key international financial leaders, including World Bank President Ajay Banga, and aims to coordinate efforts across nations to address these pressing issues. This initiative is one of Lula's main priorities as he seeks to restore Brazil's influence on the world stage while tackling inequality and food insecurity.