French President Emmanuel Macron and Brazilian ex-President Lula da Silva's recent interactions have sparked a 'bromance' frenzy on social media. The two leaders have been pictured warmly embracing, with Macron even joking that their meeting was like a wedding. This display of unity comes despite ongoing global issues, including the situation in Ukraine. The public response to their friendship has been mixed, with some praising the diplomatic gesture while others questioning its implications.
On a whirlwind tour through Brazil, French President Emmanuel Macron showed that he seeks fraternité with the global south. https://t.co/8pBcxBrwEH
It's true, the love-fest images of Macron & Lula do contradict the "West is angry at Brazil" narrative that many incl myself have spoken of. Diplomacy is always theater & disagreements remain, but you see a willingness to meet BR where it is...& relief (still!) Bolsonaro is gone! https://t.co/lvhZWwKJL4
🇫🇷🇧🇷‼️🚨 “Some people compared the images of my visit to Brazil to those of a wedding, and I tell them: It was a wedding! France loves Brazil and Brazil loves France!” — Macron https://t.co/TVWAerDFdM
What’s going on here ? 🤣🤦♀️ In my view it really isn’t a good look especially for Lula . Macron on the other hand is doing what Macron does . https://t.co/FIQX21rrMy
Macron, Lula show unity on global issues despite Ukraine shadow ➡️ https://t.co/xG1XZQJ2Jy https://t.co/i8lq2LhKoc
The presidents of France and Brazil - both wearing white open-necked shirts - have been pictured smiling warmly at each other and embracing, with social media users calling it a "bromance". Read more 🔗 https://t.co/ijAi8I4d7n
We knew they were friendly — Macron gave candidate Lula a presidential reception — but the warm, affective love fest has I think exceeded all expectations. https://t.co/KirCXmuRB0
Macron and Lula 'bromance' on Brazilian island sparks social media frenzy 🔗 https://t.co/R5kPut9RbA
Wedding photos of Emanuel Macron with Brazilian President Lula da Silva. This shame is being widely discussed on social networks. https://t.co/EyfJXF9Sjz
Welcome change of tone by Lula on Venezuela. What happened vs. last month? May be the hanging out with Macron these past days? In any case, good for him to finally speak up about all these Maduro tricks... https://t.co/Sp0LDvLv5k
Rainforest Bromance: Macron & Lula Light Up Internet It's no wonder the French president was putting in all those hours at the punching bag... as he was apparently getting ready for the MacLula 2024 calendar shoot. The pics from Emmanuel Macron's visit to the Latin American… https://t.co/vVvyDzEniy