2024-10-30 03:00:00
Amorim stressed that Brazil opposed the inclusion of Venezuela as a partner in the BRICS, a decision that reflects the Lula government’s diplomatic stance towards Chavismo
Former Chancellor Celso Amorim, who serves as special advisor to the president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silvasaid the Brazilian government is facing a “malaise” in relations with Nicolás Maduro’s regime Venezuela. He stressed that Brazil is against the inclusion of Venezuela as a partner in the agreement Bricsa decision that reflects the diplomatic position of the Lula government towards Chavismo. Amorim chose not to classify this decision as a “veto”. Amorim also responded to Maduro’s statements that Brazil had pledged not to impede Venezuela’s entry into the bloc. The former chancellor clarified that there was no vote in Kazan and that the decision was made by consensus, taking into account that Venezuela does not currently contribute to the functioning of the Brics.
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Furthermore, Amorim stressed that Brazil does not support the excessive expansion of Brics, saying that Venezuela does not meet the necessary criteria to be an active member. He reiterated that Brazil is willing to act as a mediator in a possible agreement between the opposition and the Venezuelan government, underlining the importance of avoiding conflicts in the Amazon region. The former chancellor also recalled that relations between Brazil and Venezuela deteriorated after the Lula government’s decision not to recognize Maduro’s re-election, citing signs of fraud in the electoral process. Amorim also raised the issue of Venezuela’s debt to Brazil, which amounts to about $1.280 billion in outstanding installments, plus interest.
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