In a rare gesture, Brazilian diplomats reject the Brazilian president’s speech and reject the thesis that the country’s elections could be the target of a fraud, based on the current model used. The statement comes after Jair Bolsonaro summoned foreign ambassadors to a meeting where he attacked justice, questioned polls and committed crimes of responsibility, according to experts.
The column found Itamaraty tried to prevent the meeting from taking place, while foreign diplomats criticized them as being used by the president to strengthen his more radical base.
In a public memo this Wednesday, the Brazilian Diplomats Association (ADB) made it clear that the president does not share his theses.
“ADB reaffirms its full confidence in Brazilian electoral justice and the country’s electronic voting system,” said the organization, which brings together ambassadors and diplomats at different levels.
In the text, the group makes it clear that the system has become a model for many countries. “Since its implementation in 1996, the Brazilian electronic voting system has been the object of repeated requests for international cooperation in the transfer of information and technology,” Brazilian diplomats said in an open appeal to the president.
“During this time, Brazilian diplomacy has always witnessed high standards of credibility that have become an international reference inseparable from Brazil’s image as one of the largest and most robust democracies in the world,” ADB said.
“This is an achievement of Brazilian society in the process of consolidating its democratic institutions, which it is very proud to contribute to the implementation of the activities of national diplomacy,” added the party.
Diplomats also reported how they have been involved in the electoral process since re-democratisation. “For decades, Brazilian diplomats have supported the country’s electoral authorities in organizing and holding presidential elections. In addition to 33 additional chapters in more than 200 cities with consulates around the world and where there is no permanent representation,” it said.
“The State Department’s electoral mission, from the registration of voters to the transmission of votes, mobilizes not only Itamaraty employees but also Brazilian communities,” he says. According to the agency, there are more than 600,000 registered voters abroad for 2022.
source: Noticias
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