The former president () avoided criticizing, on Thursday (10), the increase in products imported from Brazil, imposed by, and requested urgent action of the powers, speaking for the first time on the issue since the announcement of President Donald Trump.
“Brazil is moving quickly to isolation and international shame. The climb of abuse, censorship and political persecution need to stop. The warning has been given, and there is no more room for omissions,” said ancient Twitter.
Bolsonaro also spoke of his admiration and respect for the United States government. Mentioned in the letter sent by President Lula (PT), the former president attributed the ally measure to the diplomacy of the Brazilian government, following the same strategy of as their allies since the surcharge was announced.
“I received with sense of responsibility the news of the letter sent by President Donald J. Trump to the Brazilian government, communicating and justifying the tariff increase of Brazilian products. I leave clear my respect and admiration for the United States government,” he said on the social network.
“The measure is a direct result of Brazil’s removal from its historical commitments to freedom, the rule of law and the values that have always sustained our relationship with the free world. This would never have happened under my government,” he added.
Bolsonaro also cited the “Witch Hunt”, a term used by Trump himself, as a justification for the economic measure, stating that it would not be only against him, but “millions of Brazilians”.
“What is at stake is freedom of expression, press, conscience and political participation. I know Donald Trump’s firmness and courage in defending these principles. Brazil is quickly moving towards isolation and international shame,” he said.
Finally, Bolsonaro asks the powers to have “urgently” measures to rescue what he called the country’s institutional normality.
Allies of the former president, on Wednesday night (9), were already allowed to have a wear and tear for him and his political group with.
Trump’s decision is part of an offensive to defend Bolsonaro, and the American letter cites the former president directly. There is an assessment among the former president’s allies that, for now, the government () has been able to afford the speech that the act hurts the sovereignty of the country.
Although there is uncertainty about the economic and political consequences of Trump’s decision, pockets are already seeking to shield the former president of the crisis.
