The minister, of the (Supreme Federal Court), went to social networks on Wednesday (9) to defend the court after the president of,.
The American cited the trial of the former president () in the Supreme Court (STF) among his justifications.
“An honor to integrate the Federal Supreme Court, which seriously plays the function of protecting national sovereignty, democracy, rights and freedoms, all under the terms of the Constitution of Brazil and our laws,” said the magistrate.
Brazil today pays 10% rates on imported products implemented by the US President on April 2.
In a letter sent to the President (PT) and published on social networks on Wednesday, Trump says that the way Brazil has treated Bolsonaro is a “shame” and that the trial against the former president is a “witch hunt” that needs to be closed immediately. “
“The way Brazil has treated former President Bolsonaro, a highly respected leader around the world during his term, including the United States, is an international shame. This trial should not be taking place. It’s a witch hunt that should be over immediately!”
Still on Wednesday, the American embassy in Brazil said that former President Bolsonaro and his family are partners and returned to speak of political persecution against him.
Before the announcement is published on the networks, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to explain the recent Trump government demonstrations in defense of Bolsonaro.
In diplomacy, the ambassador’s summons in the chancel is a way of demonstrating discontent with themes of the bilateral relationship. Escobar is in charge of business and responds interimly for the mission, since there is no designated ambassador.
With this, the diplomatic mission joined the demonstrations of President Trump himself, who on Monday (7) had already said that Bolsonaro is the victim of a “witch hunt.”
Earlier, when questioned, the Supreme Court informed, through the press office, that it would not comment on the embassy’s statements. After the announcement of the new rates, the court maintained the position.
After Trump’s first statements ,. The assessment is that statements are part of a political narrative and do not deserve institutional reaction from the Court.
They claim that there was no concrete measure against Brazil or the ministers. For magistrates, therefore, the answer should be given by politics or diplomacy. That is, by President Lula or the algon that the petista did shortly after Trump’s message.
Now, according to Trump’s letter, the rates will be charged from August 1. The US president speaks of “secret and illegal” orders issued against media platforms in the United States, and violation of “freedom of expression of Americans.”
About two weeks ago, before the US president publicly leaves Bolsonaro, the Brazilian stating that decisions of Brazilian courts only apply within the country.
A Sheet He had access to excerpts from the Ministry sent by the Directorate for the Recovery of Assets and International Legal Cooperation of the portfolio.
The document does not enter the merits of any specific case, such as orders from the Minister who aims at the Rumble Video Platform, but plays in one of the US -sent notes.
