Former Minister of Defense and Public Security Raul Jungmann said on Saturday (15) that playing them an essential role in preserving democracy and did not support the attempted coup d’état.
“Don’t confuse those [militares] that actually entered an authoritarian project of the previous government [Bolsonaro]”And they are and should be punished – with the thick armed forces, which has positioned itself against.” This blow did not occur because, as institutions, they did not have that, “he said.
The former minister made the statement at the event “Democracy 40 years: achievements, debts and challenges”, promoted by the Astrojildo Pereira Foundation and the Citizenship Party.
The event takes place at, in, built in Sarney management to honor the country’s heroes and heroines. Political leaders, former ministers and the former president of Uruguay participate.
Jungmann highlighted the role of the Armed Forces in the preservation of democracy and criticized the historic lack of involvement of civil power, especially in the country’s defense policies.
He also stressed the importance of dialogue with the military and argued that Congress assumes the responsibility of guiding the Armed Forces. As an example, it mentioned the importance of updating the National Defense Policy and the National Defense Strategy, which have been unchanged for about 13 years.
“If we really want to count on fully democratic armed forces, we have to go towards them. As long as we do not assume this, a military man who makes the choice to defend, including his own life, the country – how do you think he sees us if we have no willingness and responsibility to establish the course of the armed forces? He stressed.
Gift Link: Did you like this text? Subscriber can release seven free hits from any link per day. Just click on F Blue below.
