- The president said that he cannot continue worrying about the politics of the neighboring country, with which diplomatic tensions have arisen | Photo: EFE
The Brazilian president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, affirmed that his Venezuelan counterpart, Nicolás Maduro, is a “problem” of Venezuela and not of Brazil, so he cannot continue to worry about the politics of the neighboring country, with which they have arisen diplomatic tensions.
“We have to be very careful when we deal with other countries and other presidents. “I believe that Maduro is a problem for Venezuela, it is not a problem for Brazil,” he declared in an interview with the RedeTV television network, broadcast on the night of Sunday, October 10.
“I can’t continue worrying.”
Lula affirmed that he wants Venezuela to “live well” and for its authorities to take care of the citizens “with dignity,” but he sought to distance himself from the crisis unleashed after Maduro’s questioned electoral victory, which has not been recognized by Brazil due to the lack of dissemination. of the minutes.
I can’t continue worrying. One day I would fight with Nicaragua, another with Venezuela, another day I would fight with I don’t know who,” he said, before saying that his responsibility was to fight so that Brazil goes in the right direction.
After the Brazilian government vetoed Venezuela’s entry as an associate member of the BRICS group of emerging countries, the Venezuelan authorities criticized the “interference” of the neighboring country and called its ambassador in Brasilia for consultations.
Brazil: Venezuela did not join the BRICS because Maduro broke promises
In exclusive statements to O Globo on Friday, October 25, Celso Amorim, special advisor to the president of Brazil, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, spoke about the fact that the Venezuelan government failed to get Venezuela to join the BRICS, a group of which Brazil is a member. founder together with Russia, China, India and South Africa.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro “made promises that he never kept” and now trust is “broken,” Amorim said.He acknowledged to O Globo that Brazil’s position was essential for Venezuela not to be accepted during the summit closed on Thursday, October 24 in the Russian city of Kazan, which Maduro attended as a guest, but he did not use the word veto.
Venezuela’s entry into the BRICS “is not a question of political regime, it is a question of loss of trust,” he indicated.
In addition, the Bolivarian National Police published an image with a silhouette of Lula on the Brazilian flag, in which he wrote “he who messes with Venezuela dries up.”
Lula’s Executive criticized the “offensive” tone of these demonstrations and said that the use of “personal attacks,” instead of traditional political and diplomatic channels, “does not correspond with the respectful way in which the Brazilian government treats Venezuela.” ”.
Since the Venezuelan National Electoral Council (CNE) declared Maduro’s victory in the July 28 elections, the Brazilian president has tried to mediate in the conflict and has demanded that the authorities of the Caribbean country publish the electoral records, a request that has been ignored. EFE
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Admitted to the BRICS group, emphasizing the need for reciprocity in international relations. Amorim’s remarks reflect the ongoing diplomatic strain between the two nations, highlighting Lula’s administration’s cautious approach towards Maduro’s government.
The discussions surrounding Venezuela’s entry into BRICS also serve to underscore broader geopolitical dynamics in Latin America, where alliances and partnerships are continually evolving. Brazil’s decision to block Venezuela’s participation is indicative of a strategic alignment and possibly a reflection of concerns over regional stability and governance under Maduro.
President Lula’s comments signal a pragmatic shift in Brazil’s foreign policy, prioritizing domestic concerns and distancing his government from the complicated political landscape in Venezuela, while simultaneously addressing the historical ties between the two nations. This approach may also aim to foster a more stable diplomatic relationship going forward, focusing on dialogue and cooperation, rather than confrontation.
