US EditionBrazil Summons US Envoy over Criticism of Bolsonaro Trial
BRAZIL, JUL 9 – Brazil summoned US envoy Gabriel Escobar to clarify an embassy note calling Bolsonaro a victim of political persecution amid tensions sparked by Trump's criticism of Bolsonaro's coup trial.
- Brazil summoned the US charge d'affaires Gabriel Escobar in Brasilia on Wednesday over a statement defending ex-leader Jair Bolsonaro's coup trial.
- The summons followed President Trump’s social media criticism of Bolsonaro’s trial, claiming Bolsonaro faces a “witch hunt” and urging Brazil to “leave Bolsonaro alone.”
- Bolsonaro denies plotting to overthrow President Lula, while prosecutors say the coup plot failed due to lack of military support after Lula narrowly won the 2022 election.
- The US embassy statement described Bolsonaro as a victim of political persecution, calling the treatment of Bolsonaro and supporters “shameful” and disrespectful of democracy.
- This diplomatic row heightened tensions amid Trump’s fresh 10% tariff threats on Brazil and other BRICS countries, while Lula insisted on sovereignty and rejected foreign interference.
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Brazil summons US envoy over criticism of Bolsonaro trial
Tensions rise as Brazil summons US envoy over remarks on Bolsonaro
BRASILIA - Tensions between the United States and Brazil intensified on Wednesday after Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the U.S. embassy's chargé d'affaires over a statement defending former Brazilian leader Jair Bolsonaro, who is on trial for alleged efforts to overthrow democracy, a source told Reuters. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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