Locomotion limitations generate Itamaraty reaction, which called the UN against arbitrary measure; Lula’s entourage travels to New York this Sunday (21)
The Minister of Health, decided not to travel to the United States after the government imposes severe restrictions on its circulation in the country. Although authorized to participate in New York, the minister could only travel between the hotel, the organization’s headquarters, and the Brazilian mission with the UN, within a few blocks.
Padilha considered the limitations disrespectful to Brazil and the international treaty governing the UN relationship with the host country, as well as making it unfeasible to Washington, where he would attend a meeting of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). In a letter sent to the entity, he classified the measure as “arbitrary and authoritarian”, noting that the decision revoked the visa of his wife and ten -year -old daughter.
According to allies, the reversal of the minister’s decision would only be possible if the restrictions were withdrawn, which was seen as unlikely. With this, Padilha fails to join the entourage of the president, who embarks this Sunday (21) to the US. The chancellor harshly criticized the American position, calling it “unfair and absurd.” Itamaraty has already called UN Secretary-General António Guterres and the President of the General Assembly, Annalena Baerbock, to intervene with the US government.
Brazilian diplomats classified the episode as humiliating and pointed out that similar measures are often applied against representatives of countries considered hostile, such as Iran and North Korea. The case adds to other recent friction between Brasilia and Washington, such as the imposition of 50% rates on Brazilian products and the suspension of visas from Lula and the judiciary’s government authorities.
Published by Felipe Dantas
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