Brazilian President criticizes the United States for illegally interfering in other countries' internal affairs.

Brazilian President Lula criticized the United States on the 18th for interfering in other countries and threatening global stability without the consent of the United Nations Security Council. Lula, speaking at a conference in Barcelona, Spain, said that developing countries are bearing the economic cost of the conflicts sparked by the United States without approval from the UN Security Council. "The US invasion of Iraq has led to price increases for beans in Brazil, corn in Mexico, and gasoline in other countries. Should it be the impoverished populations who have to pay the bill for this unwanted and irresponsible war?"