Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is in Washington to meet with US President Donald Trump. Key discussion points include organized crime and trade tariffs, ahead of upcoming Brazilian elections.

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva flew to Washington Wednesday for talks with US President Donald Trump on thorny issues, while seeking to boost his image at home ahead of October elections. Lula, 80, and Trump, 79, are ideological opposites who have had a rocky relationship, and their meeting Thursday will be only their second official encounter since they held talks in Malaysia last year.