by Darren Beattie, advisor to , should not cause greater wear and tear with the North American government. This is what diplomats and top officials of the Lula administration assess.
Although the decision was taken in the midst of defining the date for the meeting between Trump and Trump, members of the government do not believe in a “tension” in relations.
Even so, some sources admit, behind the scenes, that . An interlocutor of Lula’s said he hopes the North American government is mature.
The government’s assessment is that the revocation was a “proportional action”, which responded in kind to the US attitude.
Under the Trump administration, Section 212 of the Nationality Act states that a person who “presents false information when attempting to obtain a visa to enter the United States” will be denied.
They are even harsher: they constitute permanent ineligibility. This means that every time that person applies for a visa they will be considered ineligible for the same reason.
Therefore, in the assessment of a senior government official, the Brazilian reaction is the least that could be expected.
Sources say the visa was revoked because Darren Beattie presented false information about the reason for the visit.
When requesting the visa, Trump’s advisor said it was scheduled for next week, in addition to official meetings with the Brazilian government.
It turns out that he didn’t even ask for an appointment with the Itamaraty, but at Papudinha, where he is serving his sentence.
In the decision that denied the visit, the minister of the (Federal Supreme Court) said that Darren Beattie’s arrival is not within the diplomatic context.
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