Lula's Push for Global Wealth Tax at G20 Summit

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At the G20 summit in Rio, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is determined to progress plans for a global wealth tax on the super-rich. Despite geopolitical issues taking center stage, Lula hopes to move the wealth tax plan forward to tackle global inequalities and boost pressing issues. But can he reach a consensus on this sensitive topic?

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