In an interview with CNN Behind the Scenesthe Minister of the General Secretariat of the Presidency, Guilherme Boulos, harshly criticized the statement by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz about COP30, which is taking place in Belém (PA). The Brazilian representative classified the comment as a demonstration of “colonialist arrogance” and prejudice against the people of Pará.
Controversy arose after , suggesting that everyone was happy to leave the city. For Boulos, the German chancellor’s speech revealed an arrogant and discriminatory stance towards Brazil.
Logistical success
In contrast to the criticism, Boulos highlighted the . According to him, the city managed to adequately accommodate all international delegations and guarantee the necessary infrastructure for the smooth running of the meeting.
The Brazilian representative also pointed out that even developed countries face challenges in organizing large events. “Problems even exist in Norway and Denmark. Maybe even more so in Germany,” he said, refuting the German politician’s criticisms.
Boulos also recalled that there was internal skepticism regarding . “Many people in the opposition said that the people wouldn’t cope, that the government wouldn’t cope, that Belém wouldn’t cope”, he reported, emphasizing that the results contradict these negative predictions.
