Brazil, Brazil (AP) – Brazilian President Luis Inacio Lula da Silva On Sunday, the US was pushed back against a 50% tariff on Brazilian imports, claiming it was “political” and “illogical.”
Lula said in the New York Times Opade that his government is open to negotiating what can bring mutual benefits. “But Brazil’s democracy and sovereignty are not on the table,” he said.
US President Donald Trump Customs duties have been imposed In Brazil in July, cited what he called a “witch hunt” to the former president. Jair Bolsonaroat the time he was accused of illegally trying to cling to power.
The trial ended on Thursday It was ruled by a committee of judges of the Supreme Court. Bolsonaro has caused fear of further US measures, as he was attempting a coup after the 2022 electors were defeated by Lula Brazil.
Lula said he is proud of the Supreme Court for its “historical decisions” protecting Brazilian systems, the democratic rule of law.
“The decision follows a few months of investigation. He revealed his plan to assassinate methe Vice President and the Supreme Court judge,” Lula said.
Lula adds that the increase in tariffs is “not only misguided, but illogical,” citing the $400 billion surplus of property trade in goods and services the United States has accumulated over the past 15 years.
The OP-ED is an indication that Brazil is supporting more likely sanctions after the Supreme Court decision.
After Thursday’s ruling, Secretary of State Marco Rubio posted to X that Trump’s government will “respond accordingly.”
Brazil’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs called Rubio’s comment Inappropriate threats It does not threaten the government. The country’s judiciary is independent and Bolsonaro says that it has been given a legitimate procedure.
Bolsonaro temporarily left his Brasilia home on Sunday, where he was arrested at his home and was treated to medical procedures at a nearby hospital, where he was first publicly released since Thursday’s sentence.
Escorted by police, Bolsonaro went to DF Star Hospital in the Brazilian capital in the morning for treatment related to skin lesions. Judge Alexandre de Moles September 8th.
He was later discharged from the hospital, a doctor at the hospital said in a statement. Medical staff removed eight skin lesions sent for analysis to establish a definitive diagnosis and assess the need for further treatment.
A 70-year-old far-right politician has been assigned Under house arrest In early August, after De Mores said he violated the precautions imposed on him in the context of a coup trial. He was already wearing it Ankle monitor.
In late August, De Moraes further strengthened its security measures and ordered police to leave their Bolsonaro residence and inspect all vehicles monitoring the exterior of the home.
After a medical visit, Bolsonaro must submit a certificate of attendance and submit the date and time of appointment to the Supreme Court.
Bolsonaro’s son Carlos took him to social media and complained about what he thought was excessive policing around his father’s hospital trip.
“I am with my father and witnessing the continuation of the biggest circus in Brazilian history,” he writes to X:
Bolsonaro’s stubborn supporters were waiting for the former president when they arrived at the hospital on Sunday. The chant concerns the promotion of Bolsonaro’s allies in Congress to grant some sort of pardon to the former president.
“We are here to provide mental and psychological support,” said Deusélis Filho, 46, president of a group of Bolsonaro supporters known as Brazilian influencers.
The sentence on Thursday does not mean that Bolsonaro will go to prison anytime soon. The court panel will be up to 60 days to make the judgment public. Once, Bolsonaro’s lawyers submit a five-day move for clarification.
His lawyers say they will attempt to appeal both the conviction and the sentence before the Supreme Court of Justice of 11 people, but some experts believe it is unlikely to be accepted.
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Eleonor Hughes reported from Rio de Janeiro.
