- Tensions between both countries have been increasing after the CNE refused to publish the electoral records of July 28 and after Brazil opposed Venezuela‘s entry into the BRICS | Photo: Mauro Vieira, Foreign Minister of Brazil | EFE/ Andre Borges
The Brazilian government criticized on Friday, November 1, the “offensive tone” adopted by the Venezuelan Executive, after it called its ambassador in Brasilia for consultations and accused the Brazilian authorities of “interventionism.”
“The Brazilian government notes with surprise the offensive tone adopted by demonstrations by Venezuelan authorities in relation to Brazil and its national symbols,” reads the statement released by the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The Foreign Ministry added that the resort to “personal attacks”, instead of traditional political and diplomatic channels, does not correspond to the “respectful way” with which the Brazilian government treats Venezuela.
On the other hand, he assured that Brazil “fully” respects the sovereignty of each country. Furthermore, he stated that his interest in the Venezuelan electoral process derives from his status as a witness in the Barbados Agreements signed between President Nicolás Maduro and the opposition, which denounced that the former violated them.
The Brazilian government remains convinced that associations must be based on frank dialogue, respect for differences and mutual understanding,” the Foreign Ministry stated.
Maduro called his ambassador in Brazil for consultations
Venezuela summoned its ambassador in Brazil, Manuel Vedell, for consultations on Wednesday, October 31, after rejecting some statements, which it described as “interference and rude,” Celso Amorimadvisor for international affairs to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
Amorim said during an appearance in the Brazilian Congress that “the principle of transparency was not respected” in the July 28 presidential elections, so Maduro’s proclaimed victory could not be recognized.
The government of Venezuela also expressed its “total repudiation” of Brazil’s opposition for Venezuela to become an associate member of the BRICS group of emerging countries, which met recently in the Russian city of Kazan.
Tensions between Brazil and Venezuela
On Thursday, October 31, the Bolivarian National Police (PNB) published on its social networks an image with a silhouette of Lula on the Brazilian flag, in which he wrote the following text: “He who messes with Venezuela dries up.” However, the PNB deleted the post.
On October 30, the president of the National Assembly, Jorge Rodríguez, suggested that he should declare persona non grata to Celso Amorim.
For his part, the attorney general, Tarek William Saab, considered in an interview for the channel Globovision on October 14 that President Lula has become “a CIA agent.” However, the Foreign Minister of Venezuela, Iván Gil, explained that the prosecutor’s statements were in his personal capacity and not a position taken by Miraflores.
Since the National Electoral Council (CNE) declared Maduro’s victory in the presidential elections on July 28, Lula’s government has tried to mediate in the conflict and has demanded that the Venezuelan authorities publish the electoral records, a request that the CNE has ignored.
With information from EFE
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The ongoing diplomatic tensions between Venezuela and Brazil have escalated following remarks made by Brazilian officials regarding Venezuela’s recent presidential elections. Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has called his ambassador in Brazil, Manuel Vedell, back for consultations in response to comments from Celso Amorim, an advisor to Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Amorim stated that the elections held on July 28 lacked transparency, and as a result, Brazil would not recognize Maduro’s victory.
In addition to these electoral concerns, the Venezuelan government publicly condemned Brazil’s opposition to Venezuela’s aspirations of becoming an associate member of the BRICS group, which comprises emerging economies. This opposition was discussed at a recent BRICS meeting held in Kazan, Russia.
Tensions have further intensified, exemplified by a controversial social media post from the Bolivarian National Police (PNB), which featured a silhouette of President Lula against the Brazilian flag along with a provocative message. Although the PNB later deleted the post, it highlighted the growing rift between the two nations. Jorge Rodríguez, the president of Venezuela’s National Assembly, has even suggested declaring Amorim as a “persona non grata,” emphasizing the severity of diplomatic relations during this period.
These developments reflect a broader pattern of distrust and diplomatic friction between the two countries, with significant implications for regional politics and cooperation.
