Why did Brazil’s Prez Lula da Silva skip the BRICS Summit in Delhi?

Brazilian President Lula da Silva did not attend BRICS Summit in New Delhi, with Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira representing the country instead. Lula is currently campaigning and holding rallies ahead of Brazil’s presidential elections, while his government faces criticism over the country’s finances. Government travel has also become a political talking point in Brazil, a Firstpost report said.