Brazilian President Louis Inecio Lula Da Silva has flatly refused to talk to US President Donald Trump. He says that “If Trump does not want to talk then why should I call?” This statement came when the US imposed an additional 40% tariff on Brazil’s imports, causing the total tariff to 50%. The move was described by Lula as the saddest day of Brazil-US bilateral relations.

In this stressful atmosphere, Lula clarified that he would now talk to other BRICS leaders, including Chinese President Xi Jinping, Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi and others. He said that “I will call Xi Jinping, I will call Prime Minister Modi. I will not call Putin, because he cannot travel.” This is a clear indication that Brazil will now prioritize diplomatic and business dialogue with BRICS countries instead of America.

Tariff and Brazil’s response by America
According to the warning given by US President Donald Trump, whatever countries will support the policies of BRICS that will be against the interests of America, they will have to pay 10% additional fees. A sudden 40% fee imposed on Brazil has made a huge impact on Brazil’s exports. Lula raised his voice against this decision and said that Brazil would use all available means including the World Trade Organization (WTO) to protect its business interests. Brazil’s Finance Minister Fernando Haddad also commented on this, saying that Lula is ready to take strict steps on the issue.

Judiciary dispute and human rights issue
The Trump administration and the US State Department have also disagreed over a decision by the Brazilian judiciary. In fact, the Supreme Court of Brazil has put former President Zayer Bolsonaro under house arrest on charges of conspiracy to coup. The US has called it a “human rights violation”.

Justice Alexander de Mores, who is overseeing the matter. However, the US has imposed restrictions under the Magnitsky Act. The US alleges that D Mores is misusing the court to suppress the opposition voices. D Morace replied that he will continue to perform his duties.

Brics vs America
This development indicates a significant turn in global politics. On one hand, there is America, which wants to create global relations according to trade protectionism and its priorities. On the other hand there are organizations like BRICS, which are active to create multilateralism and new economic poles. Lula’s contact with BRICS leaders ignoring Trump is a clear indication that Brazil is now moving towards taking an independent stance in global politics.

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A strange situation arose during the visit of Iranian President Masood Pipeshkian, when three government vehicles involved in his convoy deteriorated at the same time. Special Inspector of the President, Mustafa Molawi informed that all the vehicles were closed shortly after the fuel was filled from a petrol pump located near Takestan city of Kajvi province. After this, he had to complete his journey ahead by taking a grand taxi.

When investigation was done, it was found that water was added to the fuel. Due to this adulteration, there was a malfunction and the President decided to complete the journey from a private taxi without informing the local authorities. This incident has raised serious questions on the quality of fuel in Iran and the process of monitoring the petrol pumps.

Fuel adulteration problem in Iran
Fuel adulteration in Iran is not new. Complaints of adulteration of petrol or disturbances in pump meters have been coming up for years. Former oil minister Bijan Junganeh had also told in 2021 that action is taken against more than 400 petrol pump operators every year. The problem does not stop here only. A secret report published by Iran International in June 2024 stated that the imbalance between fuel production and demand in the country is increasing. To meet this deficiency, Iran is dependent on petrochemical-technical gasoline, which uses chemicals such as methyl turtle-butter ether. MTbe is banned in many countries as it is considered dangerous for environment and health. Despite this, it continues in Iran’s major refineries.

Government’s opinion on fuel quality
Although the National Iranian Oil Product Distribution Company (NIOPDC) has confirmed that complaints have been lodged earlier on the petrol station from which the fuel was filled, but no strict action was taken on it. Local people also often complain of such adulteration. In the video shared on social media and different platforms, the quality of petrol and evidence of rigging in the pump meter are seen.

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Us ban argentina ex-president entry: The US has banned the entry on former Argentina President Christina Fernandez de Kirchen. It is being told that the Trump administration has imposed this restriction against him due to serious allegations of corruption and bribery. Apart from him, the US State Department has also banned former Argentine Planning Minister Julio Miguel de Vido and their families.

Christina Fernandez and D Wido are accused of corruption in several government schemes during their tenure and were involved in bribery. Due to this corruption, the Argentina government lost millions of dollars. This case is not only limited to allegations but the courts have also convicted them.

America convicted Fernandez and Wido as corruption

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a statement released on Friday (March 21) that several courts have blamed Fernandez and D Wido in corruption cases. He clarified that America will continue to take strict action against those who misuse public power for personal benefits. He said, ‘This ban shows our commitment against corruption globally. We will not leave any corrupt person.

6 year jail, life ban on government post

Argentina’s federal court convicted Fernandez de Kirchner in a corruption case and sentenced him to life ban on a six -year jail and a public position. He was accused that between 2007 and 2015, while being President, his administration had made a big disturbance in giving contracts for public work works. The Chief Prosecutor called the scam as the biggest corruption scam in the history of Argentina. The Supreme Court also upheld the decision of the lower court.

Fernandez has been attacked with fatal attack

Apart from allegations of corruption, Christina Fernandez de Kirchen has also fallen victim to a fatal attack. In the year 2022, a man was pressed by a gun outside his house in Buenos Aires on Fernandez, but the bullet was not fired due to technical fault. After this incident, there was a huge protest in Argentina and thousands of his supporters took to the streets.

America strict attitude against corruption

America is constantly taking strict steps against corruption and is adopting a policy of banning such leaders. The ban on Christina Fernandez de Kirchner is part of this policy, which makes it clear that America will not allow the corrupt leaders of any country to enter its place.