Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is set to make a diplomatic trip to the United States this week for discussions with President Donald Trump, according to two Brazilian government officials who spoke with Reuters on Monday.
The Brazilian leader is expected to depart on Wednesday and conduct his meeting with Trump the following day, one source indicated.
The Brazilian newspaper O Globo had reported on these travel arrangements earlier Monday.
When contacted for confirmation, the White House had not yet provided a response.
This upcoming visit stems from an agreement the two presidents reached during a telephone conversation earlier this year, with the original plan calling for the meeting to occur in March. However, that timeline was not met and the visit was rescheduled.
