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Brazil's new president is meeting with Biden to talk climate change and democracy

Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazil's new leader, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, will sit down with President Biden on Friday afternoon, then fly right home the next day.

Officials in both administrations say don't underestimate the visit due to its brevity — the two leaders have lofty goals, including celebrating democracy and tackling climate change. And they

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