During a telephone conversation with Ecuadorian President Noboa, Lula received an overview regarding Ecuador's efforts in combating drug trafficking and organized crime.
Representatives of Ameripol—police forces from 16 Latin American countries—met online to discuss ways out of the wave of violence plaguing the Andean nations.
The Brazilian president also expressed his willingness to deepen bilateral relations with the South American country. Businessman Daniel Noboa won the second round of the presidential elections on Sunday and will complete Guillermo Lasso’s term until May 2025.
The score keeps Brazil—with its spot at the World Cup in Qatar already secure—atop the ranking in the qualifiers, with 36 points. Ecuador, third on the list with 24 points.
Tite said there may be changes to the line-up of the Brazilian squad. However, the presence of striker trio Raphinho, Matheus Cunha, and Vinícius Júnior against Argentina, he said, is a given.
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