Although the government has not recognized victory in a controversial election in Venezuela, Brasília’s diplomatic stance is cautious.
The Brazilian government, under the leadership of , decided that the ambassador will represent the country at the inauguration ceremony of , scheduled for this Friday (10) in Caracas. Although Brazil did not recognize Maduro’s victory in a controversial election, the government’s diplomatic stance is cautious, prioritizing relations between states rather than engaging directly with governments. The choice not to validate Maduro’s election is based on the absence of concrete evidence in the electoral records.
Furthermore, the Lula administration expresses discontent with Maduro’s offensive statements and his criticism of Brazil’s position in the BRICS context. The Brazilian government’s focus is to protect its interests in Venezuela, a country that has a vast border and is rich in natural resources, especially oil. The expectation is that Maduro’s inauguration will be marked by a reduced presence, with the possibility that allied nations, such as Russia and Bolivia, will not send their leaders to the event.
Chancellor Mauro Vieira highlighted that Brazil’s foreign policy focuses on recognizing states, thus avoiding past mistakes, such as support for Juan Guaidó. Ambassador Glivânia Oliveira’s participation will be strictly protocol, and the Lula government chose not to send representatives from Brasília to the ceremony.
*Report produced with the help of AI
Published by Fernando Dias
