The Brazilian president harshly criticized Washington’s decision and asked his ministers to defend the sovereignty of the country against international pressures.
The president of Brazil, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, denounced on Tuesday The United States decision to revoke the visa of its Minister of JusticeRicardo Lewandowski. During a ministerial meeting, Lula described the measure as “unacceptable” and expressed his solidarity towards the official, in the midst of a climate of growing diplomatic tension Between Brasilia and Washington.
“I want to express my solidarity and the solidarity of the government to Lewandowski due to the irresponsible gesture of the United States to revoke the visa,” said the president. In that sense, he considered that the measure does not affect the dignity of the minister, but reveals An attack against Brazil: “It’s a shame for them, not for” the official, he added, highlighting that Lewandowski “should be proud He has done so, what He has led these guys to hate Brazil so much. ”
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Washington warning
The Brazilian head of state also warned that these types of actions will not be tolerated. “These actions are unacceptable, not only against Lewandowski, but against all the magistrates of the Supreme and any Brazilian figure “he said, stressing that it is a matter of respect for national sovereignty.
For now, the State Department of the Administration of Donald Trump, responsible for applying visa restrictions, did not publicly confirm the decision. However, the measure is part of a context where, in recent weeks, Washington had already revoked the visa and sanctioned the judge of Supreme Alexandre de Moraesresponsible for the process against the former president Jair Bolsonaro for coup attempt.
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Sovereignty at stake
Beyond the Lewandowski case, Lula took the opportunity to question the current United States Tariff Policy and ordered his ministers to respond firmly in each public intervention. “Brazil will not accept anyone’s insults”he warned.
“We are willing to sit at the table On equal terms. What we are not willing is to treat us as if we were subordinates. We will not accept that of anyone. It is important to know that our commitment is with the Brazilian people, ”Lula concluded.
Source: Ambito
