Tension between Venezuela and Brazil: Itamarati rejects the aggression of the dictatorship of Nicolas Maduro
Chancellor of brazil Said in a statement on Friday that she felt surprised by The “aggressive tone” used by the Nicolás Maduro regime. Venezuela against the South American giant, in the latest development in the diplomatic dispute between the two countries.
Earlier this week, the Venezuelan regime withdrew its ambassador from Brasília for “repeated intrusive and uncivil statements” after Lula da Silva’s government vetoed Venezuela’s entry into BRICS, a group of emerging economies. Had given.
In an official statement the Itamarati Palace (headquarters of Brazil’s Foreign Ministry) said The rhetoric used by Caracas is not consistent with the respectful attitude that the Brazilian government maintains towards Venezuela and its population.
“Brazil has always greatly appreciated the principle of non-intervention and fully respects the sovereignty of each country, especially that of its neighbors”Emphasizes the text, which also notes that the Brazilian Government’s interest in the Venezuelan electoral process is due to its role as a witness in the Barbados Agreements, to which it was invited, in addition to participating in the monitoring of the elections . Held on July 28 last year amid allegations of fraud.
And he concluded: “The Brazilian government is convinced that partnership must be based on frank dialogue, respect for differences and mutual understanding.”
The Chavista regime summoned its ambassador to Brazil for consultations on Wednesday to block its entry into the BRICS during the group’s recent summit in Russia. “The national and international community is informed that, following instructions from Nicolás Maduro Moros, it has been decided Call for consultation“Immediately, to Ambassador Manuel Waddell,” said a statement from Venezuela’s foreign ministry, which also condemned it. irrational behavior Among Brazilian diplomats, In violation of the approval of the rest of the BRICS members, they adopted a policy of blockade,
it is “reproduction of hatredThe Exclusion And intolerance For now, propaganda from Western power centers is aimed at preventing the entry of Bolivar’s homeland into the organization, the Chavista diplomacy statement said.
At the same time, Foreign Minister Iván Gil met with Lula da Silva’s charge d’affaires in the country and expressed his “strong disapproval”. “Interference and rude statements”specifically pointing out celso amorimAdvisor to the President of Brazil on foreign policy.
in the last few days, Amorim said Venezuela had “broken the trust”. He refused to produce official records of the July 28 elections and opposed an independent investigation.
“The issue with Venezuela This has nothing to do with democracy, but a breach of trustThey told us one thing and it was not done,” Amorim said, explaining why Brazil decided to block the Central American country from entering the organization during the meeting in Kazan. “We acted in good faith, but Trust lost with Venezuela“, he stressed that, in any case, the regime has reacted disproportionately to what happened.
Relations between Brazil and Venezuela are at one of their worst moments. This has come to light quoting Brazilian government sources O globe, Lula has lost his patience with Maduro 10 JanuaryBrazil will stop recognizing the Chavista leader as head of state when a new presidential term is inaugurated in Venezuela. Although a full stop is not expected, yet “deep coolingIn relations between the two countries.
(With information from AFP and Reuters)