Emmanuel Macron, president of France, also spoke out in support of Brazilian democracy and said that Lula can count on his country’s “unconditional” support.
Not even in Italy, governed by the far right and in solidarity with the Bolsonaro family, the actions were applauded. Antonio Tajani, Italy’s chancellor, “strongly” condemned it and insisted that the election results must be respected.
The Portuguese government also “condemned the actions of violence and disorder that occurred in Brasilia, reiterating its unequivocal support for the Brazilian authorities in restoring order and legality”. Switzerland, Ireland, Iceland, Norway, the United Kingdom, Malta, Belgium, Austria, Slovenia and Latvia also reacted in support of Brazilian democracy.
It was important to make it clear that the coup plotters would not have regional support. In Latin America, CELAC (Community of Latin American and Caribbean States) expressed its support for the Lula government. Alberto Fernandez, then president of Argentina, spoke of an “attempted coup d’état”. In Quito, the government of Ecuador “condemned the events” in Brazil and reiterated its “unlimited support for democracy and the legitimately elected government.” Gustavo Petro, president of Colombia, also signaled in the same direction. “Fascism decides to organize a coup,” he said.
In the following weeks, the theme would permeate Lula’s first international travels, interpreting the coup attempt as a sign of the need for international action to address digital platforms and the defense of democracy.
Whether visiting the United States, Spain, Argentina or with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, it was clear from Lula’s bilateral agenda that the issue would not disappear.
2024-01-07 01:33:44
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