President Jair Bolsonaro (PL) commented on the attack on Argentina’s vice president, Cristina, today. Kirchner. When asked about the episode, he said “regret” fact, but who “sent” a note. He also said “there are already people who want to put the case on his account” and recalled the stabbing he suffered during the 2018 presidential campaign.
“I sent you a note, I’m sorry. Now when I got stabbed, there were people cheering around me. Sorry, there are already people who want to put this problem on my account. And the attacker there, I’m glad he doesn’t know how to use a gun. I would have been successful if I had known.”
A Brazilian was identified as a suspect for pulling the trigger of a gun that did not fire at Kirchner. Fernando Sabag Montiel, 35, was carrying a 32-caliber Bersa 380 pistol produced in Argentina with five rounds, according to press information from the Federal Police.
On CNN’s website, Republican Vice President Hamilton Mourão (PRTB) denied the attack on vice president Cristina Kirchner. He pointed out that “any act of violence sucks”. However, Mourão said he believed the assassination attempt was related to Argentina’s internal problems and had nothing to do with Brazil.
Itamaraty issued a note of disapproval
The Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs made an official statement today at 16:06. The publication condemns Kirchner’s attack and offers support to Argentina.
“The Brazilian Government condemns the unjust act of aggression against Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, Vice President of the Argentine Republic, on the evening of September 1 in Buenos Aires.
Brazil rejects any form of politically motivated violence and reiterates its unwavering support for our sister nation Argentina.”
Lula, Ciro and Tebet show solidarity
In Brazil, presidential candidates sympathized with Argentina’s vice president, Cristina Kirchner, after an assassination attempt. Former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (PT), a historic ally of Kirchner, made statements on the matter shortly after the attack. Lula wrote that the vice president of Argentina was the victim of a “criminal fascist.”
“May the author suffer all legal consequences. This violence and political hatred fueled by some is a threat to democracy in our region. Democrats of the world will not tolerate any violence in political disputes.”
At the same time, presidential candidate Ciro Gomes (PDT) said there was almost no “blood rain”. The candidate said that “a cloud of hatred is spreading across our continent” and showed his solidarity with “this warrior woman”.
“The lesson remains for us on where blind radicalism can lead and how hateful polarization can arm the radical crazies or mad extremists. There is still time to save Brazil from the great tragedy of hate. Peace!” . . .
“We have to put an end to all this,” said MDB candidate Simone Tebet.
source: Noticias
