Washington, May 8 -- Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has revealed that US President Donald Trump has no plans to order a military invasion of Cuba. The clarification followed a high-profile meeting between the two leaders at the White House, where the regional security climate and the ongoing pressures on the island nation were primary points of discussion.

Speaking at a press conference at the Brazilian Embassy in Washington, DC, on Thursday, Lula shared details of the approximately two-and-a-half-hour dialogue, which was notably closed to the press. According to a report by The Hill, the Brazilian leader expressed optimism regarding Trump's stance.

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