Union Attorney General Jorge Messias wrote an article in the US newspaper New York Times rebutting the justifications of US President Donald Trump to apply 50% tariffs on Brazilian products that reach that country. Messiah also stated that Brazil does not accept external interference in the judiciary.
“As a lawyer-general of the Union, I must emphasize that the Brazilian government categorically reject any efforts to external parts to interfere with our legal proceedings. Legal proceedings against individuals accused of trying to subvert our democracy on January 8, 2023 are the sole domain of Brazil’s judiciary,” he said.
Messiah’s statement responds to Trump’s claim that the Federal Supreme Court (STF) is promoting a “witch hunt” for judging former President Jair Bolsonaro for an attempted coup.
“No foreign government has the right to dictate or question the administration of justice in our country. Defense of the legality and autonomy of our institutions are non -negotiable pillars of our democracy,” he added.
In the article published in the Novaiorquino newspaper, the Union’s general lawyer also cited the performance of big techs – Giants that control digital platforms – in the propagation of fake news and hate speeches, which motivated the performance of the Federal Supreme Court.
“In Brazil, the right to freedom of expression is protected, but should not be confused with the right to incite violence, commit fraud, or undermine the rule of law, limitations widely recognized in democratic societies.”
The Brazilian Court has closed profiles on social networks in Brazil of right -wing radicals and determined the accountability of these platforms for criminal content. Such measures have made Trump through their companies trigger Minister Alexandre de Moraes in the US courts.
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The Union’s general lawyer reiterated the Brazilian government’s arguments that, commercially speaking, Trump’s newly named tariffs find no foundation. He recalled that the United States has accumulated surplus in the relationship with Brazil in the last 15 years. In addition, he said the tariff announced by the US president goes against the rules of fair trade.
“Such measures impair legal certainty for companies and investors, interrupt global supply chains and violate the spirit of cooperation that defined our relationship,” he said.
“In Brazil, we respond to these challenges with respect to the law, international standards and our constitutional mandate to defend the national interest. Including, if necessary, through reciprocal measures,” he added.
