A target of criticism from Chilean President Jair Bolsonaro (PL), Gabriel Boric, in an interview with Time magazine, praised manifestos advocating the Brazilian electoral system, such as those published by the USP (University of São Paulo) and Fiesp (São Paulo State Industry Federation). According to the president, who is a political ally of former president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT), Latin America should react in the event of a coup attempt against democracy.
“It was very encouraging to see the letter in favor of democracy from São Paulo, which has one million signatures, with a cross between signatories from various sectors of society and politics. It was a strong signal from Brazilian civil society. “We need to react together to cooperate in prevention,” he said.
The demonstration comes after the Chilean government summoned Brazilian Ambassador to Santiago Paulo Roberto Soares Pacheco on Monday (29th) to clarify the attacks on Boric during his first debate with the presidential candidates. UOLIn partnership with Band, Folha de S.Paulo and TV Cultura.
In the closing speech of the event, Bolsonaro said, “Lula also supported the President of Chile, who carried out the actions of setting fire to the subways there. Where is our Chile going?” she asked.
Chile: Bolsonaro gives false information
Chilean Foreign Minister Antonia Urrejola said in a note that the Brazilian president’s statements about the Chilean were “absolutely misinformation” and “eroded democracy and bilateral relations”.
On Tuesday, 30th Bolsonaro spoke about a meeting between the Chilean government and the Brazilian ambassador in Santiago. “Whether I exaggerated or not, I did not hold back from telling the truth,” he said.
With UOLThe Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported that questions about President Bolsonaro’s statements should be directed to the Presidency and confirmed that Brazil’s ambassador to Santiago met at the Chilean Foreign Ministry on Monday afternoon.
explanations were asked Boric At the time, Planalto Palace did not respond.
Read the full text of what Urrejola had to say about Bolsonaro:
“The Government of Chile considers that the statements made by Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro against President Gabriel Boric during yesterday’s presidential debate are unacceptable and do not comply with respectful treatment of heads of state or fraternal relations between the two Latin American countries.
The political use of bilateral relations for electoral purposes based on lies, disinformation and false statements undermines trust by eroding not only the bond between our countries, but also democracy, and affects the brotherhood between peoples.
President Boric openly declared the differences that set him apart from President Bolsonaro, but at the same time stressed the importance of maintaining good relations between the states of Brazil and Chile.
In addition to these unfortunate statements, the Government of Chile expresses its belief that our country and Brazil not only have a common history, but also tremendous challenges that must be faced cooperatively, so it hopes to continue to strengthen the lasting bonds of friendship and cooperation between them. our countries”
source: Noticias
