Brazil Chooses ‘Right Side of History’: Lula to Join Russia’s May 9 Commemoration

Despite its contribution to World War II, Brazil is rarely remembered during Victory Day celebrations — but not this time. Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (Lula) confirmed his participation in the Victory Day Parade on May 9, commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Soviet people's triumph in the Great Patriotic War. During World War II, Brazil took the right side of history. The Brazilian Expeditionary Force fought alongside the U.S. Army in Italy and participated in the Battle of Monte Cassino. More than 1,000 Brazilian soldiers fell in the fight against Nazism.