The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has called on Brazilian authorities to guarantee a “democratic transition” after Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s victory in last weekend’s elections. Jair Bolsonaro’s silence, which lasted almost 48 hours after his defeat, had put the international community on high alert.
“We welcome the democratic, transparent and successful electoral process in Brazil,” said Jeremy Laurence, spokesman for the UN Human Rights body.
“We ask the public authorities in Brazil to guarantee an orderly transition period based on dialogue and cooperation, based on democratic values and the rule of law,” he added. On Monday, UN secretary general António Guterres called Lula and conceded his victory. The government’s priorities include Brazil’s return to global affairs and the strengthening of multilateral institutions.
In a coordinated fashion, more than a hundred countries around the world rushed to recognize Lula’s victory, precisely to prevent the establishment of any kind of international seal for the movement in Bolsonarist groups that was encouraged to seek military intervention or to question the outcome. from surveys.
Blockages on Brazilian roads since Monday have caused chaos in food and petrol supplies, forced flights to be canceled and created freedom of movement problems for millions of people.
On Thursday, four days after the crisis began, Bolsonaro issued a statement calling for roads to be closed to traffic. According to the opposition, the delay in making the gesture demonstrated the negligence of the government and complicity of the authorities.
But for the international community, the process is over and the focus should now be on ensuring a transition under the rule of law. International observers also praised the TSE and national authorities for their “success” in holding the elections last Sunday.
source: Noticias
