Itamaraty Secretary-General Maria Laura da Rocha emphasized that the ‘logic of exclusion and stigmatization’ was again predominant in the organization’s actions
the capital of, was the stage, this Monday (10) of a change in the leadership of the, event that generated critical reactions by Brazilian diplomacy. Brazil expressed its dissatisfaction, claiming that the OAS has adopted a stigmatization stance in relation to certain countries and has been selective in promoting democracy in the region. Itamaraty Secretary-General Maria Laura da Rocha emphasized that the “logic of exclusion and stigmatization” was again predominant in OAS actions. She highlighted the loss of credibility of the organization in relation to political crises, such as those faced by Venezuela and Nicaragua, who chose to move away from the forum due to the pressure exerted by the entity.
Brazil’s criticism also relates to Uruguayan ten -year term of the Uruguayan Luis Almagro, who focused on criticizing leftist authoritarian regimes. Maria Laura da Rocha argued that the OAS has behaved in a Manichean way, evoking a mindset that refers to the Cold War, and that the defense of democracy has been marked by a “political selectivity” that compromises its legitimacy. With the arrival of the new secretary general, Albert Ramdin, there is expectations that the OAS can adopt a more neutral posture and promote a more constructive dialogue among the member nations. Ramdin, who has already held the position of Deputy Secretary-General of the OAS, is seen as one capable of facilitating communication and reestablishing dialogue channels that have been harmed in recent years.
Posted by Sarah Paula
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