Many Latin American presidents and ministers condemned the violence that took place in the Brazilian capital on Sunday, and politicians supported Brazilian President Lulu da Silva.
Argentine President Alberto Fernandez expressed his support for Brazilian President Lula da Silva amid unrest in the capital Brasília, calling the unrest an “attempted coup”.
Fernández wrote on his Twitter page: “I want to express my disagreement with what is happening in Brazil, my unconditional support and the support of the Argentine people for Mr. Lula da Silva in the face of the coup attempt he is facing.”
Fernandez, as head of the country chairing the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States and MERCOSUR, called on the members of the two organizations to jointly oppose the anti-democratic processes in Brazil.
For his part, Colombian President Gustavo Petro condemned the riots by supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro, calling them a “fascist attack.”
Petro tweeted: “For all my solidarity with Lula and the people of Brazil, fascism decides to attack… the right has failed to fulfill the non-violence pact… It is time for the Organization of Latin American States to come together if it wants to continue to live as an institution and realize the democratic pact… we proposed Strengthening the pan-American human rights system by applying existing standards and expanding the charter to include women’s rights, the environment and collective rights, but the answer is parliamentary coups or far-right violent coups.
Ecuadorian President Guillermo Lazo also condemned the unrest in the Brazilian capital on Sunday, calling it disrespectful to democracy.
“I condemn the disrespect and destruction of democratic institutions in Brazil, as this is an attack on the democratic system and the security of citizens,” Guillermo Lazo tweeted.
The Bolivian Ministry of Foreign Affairs also expressed its support and encouragement to Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, and the ministry said in a Twitter statement: “We condemn the acts of violence that have taken place in recent hours against democratic institutions in Brazil. and reiterate our support for the brotherly Brazilian people and their democratically elected President, Lula da Silva.”
For his part, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro condemned the attacks on state institutions in Brazil and called supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro “neo-fascists.”
He tweeted: “We categorically reject the violence caused by Bolsonaro’s neo-fascist groups attacking democratic institutions in Brazil… and our support for President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and the Brazilian people who must mobilize in defense of peace and their president. .”
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel also announced his country’s condemnation of the anti-government riots that took place on Sunday in the Brazilian capital.
According to an entry posted on his Twitter account: “We strongly condemn the violent and anti-democratic actions taking place in Brazil to create chaos and defiance of the will of the people, which was expressed in the election of President Luis Inacio. Lula da Silva” and added: “We express our full support and solidarity with President Lula and his government.
For his part, Organization of American States Secretary-General Luis Almagro condemned attacks by supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on government offices on Sunday, calling them “fascism.”
He wrote on his Twitter page: “We condemn the attack on public institutions in Brasilia. This is a heinous act and a direct attack on democracy. These actions are inexcusable and fascist.”
Mexican Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard expressed his country’s strong condemnation of the events in Brazil and wrote on his Twitter account: “Against the backdrop of what is happening in Brazil, Mexico expresses its full support for the government of President Luiz Inacio Lula. da Silva, chosen by the will of the people. “We condemn the attack on the democratic institutions of this brotherly people.”
Supporters of former Brazilian President Bolsonaro today, Sunday, stormed police barriers on their way to the National Congress building to protest the inauguration of new President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva last week, and also stormed the grounds of the Planalto Palace, the presidential residence. and the building of the Supreme Court.
Source: agencies
