Important News
You are welcome to read about important news related to Brazil and USA commercial relations and interests. This is a summary of major Brazilian publications, and TV news with focus on U.S. interest in the South American region. Reactions to world news (also of U.S. interest), are summarized here. Our consultants will update this page from time. Just click on the news links to read full text on our site.
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For those interested in learning some facts about Brazil, you may wish to visit this link on the State Department's website.
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Summary:
Brazilian news media today featured continued coverage of Brazil and Iran.
Papers and TV covered Iran’s submittal of details on the uranium swap to
the IAEA, along with FM Amorim’s claim that the GoB entered into the
Iranian issue because Obama urged President Lula to do so. Op-eds criticized the
GoB’s miscalculations on the Iran issue, especially how it underestimated
U.S. resolve, while an editorial in
O
Globo claimed that
Brazil’s defense of Iran is motivated by the desire among certain GoB
elements for a nuclear weapon for Brazil. Media reported on the U.S. Mission
announcement of the increase in MRV visa fees, Sean Goldman’s Brazilian
grandmother’s continued press outreach on the boy’s birthday, and
Lula’s unveiling of an international Brazilian state television
channel. Read more...
Summary:
Brazilian news media today reported on Iran’s request that Russia and
Mexico support its nuclear exchange agreement with Brazil and Turkey. A number
of commentators were critical of USG efforts towards the adoption of sanctions
against Iran, accusing President Obama of bowing to domestic pressure and the
USG of trying to act as the world’s “referee.” Conversely, an
editorial in
Estado
wrote that Brazil’s actions have helped Iran on its path to nuclear
weapons and distanced Brazil from a place on the UN Security Council.
Valor
reported on Defense Minister Jobim’s announcement that Brazil’s FX-2
purchase will be contingent on the vendor nation’s purchase of Embraer
transport planes. Papers reported on Brazilian efforts to lobby for the removal
of U.S. ethanol tariffs, alleged certainty on the part of GoB law enforcement
that the FARC is present in Brazil, and the winner of the U.S. Consulate
Rio-sponsored Astronomy Olympics. Read more...
Summary:
Brazilian news media today featured continued coverage of the reaction to
Brazil’s nuclear agreement with Iran and the subsequent announcement of
draft sanctions by members of the UN Security Council. Papers and television
reported on President Lula’s defense of the nuclear agreement, and his
unwillingness to “demonize” Iran. One columnist wrote that the U.S.
is motivated by the desire to avoid Israeli military action against Iran, while
another commented that Brazil’s eagerness to join the negotiations with
Iran has led to its own international isolation. Papers covered the OAS Human
Rights Court decision to hear a case about abuse on the part of the Brazilian
military dictatorship in the 1970s, saying it could affect the Brazilian Amnesty
Law, and reported on Brazilian Senate efforts to link the confirmation of an
ambassador to Cuba to a review of Brazil’s decisions regarding Honduras.
Finally, the visit of American officers from the U.S. Consulate in Rio to a
favela for community outreach and kite flying lessons received positive coverage
in Jornal
do Brasil (with
picture below). Read more...
Summary:
Media coverage today continued to be dominated be reaction to the U.S.
announcement on sanctions against Iran. Reports highlight that President
Lula urged the UNSC to negotiate with Iran to avoid undoing the achievements
made thus far through dialogue. Read more...
Summary:
Brazilian headlines today are dominated by reports of GOB response to the U.S
(P5+1) push for sanctions against Iran. Foreign Minister Amorim spoke to
the press and appeared "indignant" according to press reports. Media
commentary raised concerns that the Brazil/Turkey deal reinforces Iranian
efforts to buy time for its military nuclear program. On the other hand,
the rapid response by the United States to announce sanctions is viewed as
disrespectful of Brazilian efforts to bring Iran to the negotiating table. Read more...
Summary:
Brazilian
news media today featured exhaustive coverage of the nuclear agreement reached
by Brazil, Turkey, and Iran; it was the top front-page headline in all major
Brazilian newspapers, which dedicated several pages to this issue. It was also
the highlight of TV and radio newscasts and commented on by several
bloggers. Papers reported that FM Amorim acknowledged the limited scope of
the agreement and asked for the world to be patient with Iran. Skepticism of the
agreement on the part of the international community received ample coverage,
with reports indicating that sanctions remain a priority for the U.S. and
Europe. News stories covered Iran’s announcement to continue enriching
uranium to 20%, noting that this decision was apparently made independently of
yesterday’s agreement, and reported that President Lula’s efforts to
secure the release of American prisoners in Iran were rebuffed. A columnist
analyzed the agreement and came to the conclusion that it would not prevent Iran
from acquiring a nuclear weapon, while another wrote that regardless of doubts
about the agreement, it represents a political victory for Lula. One columnist
harshly criticized Lula and the GoB for oversimplifying the Iranian issue and
claimed that Brazil is defending countries antithetical to Brazil’s own
values. Read more...
Summary:
Brazilian news media this weekend wrote extensively about President Lula’s
visit to Iran. Commentators expressed skepticism that Lula would be able to
secure a workable deal, but most stressed the importance of Brazil’s role
on the international stage. Media also covered Lula’s optimistic responses
to criticism of his trip by the U.S. and European nations, along with reports of
Iran’s human rights abuses. Papers reported on GoB statements that the
cotton dispute negotiations could fail, blaming a lack of U.S. commitment to
reevaluating the Farm Bill. Reports included coverage of the arrest of a FARC
guerilla in Manaus, which Brazilian Federal Police claims indicates the presence
of a larger FARC narco-trafficking operation in Brazil. Weekly magazines
featured stories about reconstruction in New Orleans following Hurricane
Katrina, and a special report on women’s rights in
Afghanistan. Read more...
Summary:
Brazilian news media today reported on efforts by Iranian opposition members and
dissidents to urge President Lula to condemn human rights violations during his
visit to Tehran on May 15.
Folha
reported that the GoB will oppose the ACTA anti-piracy agreement, citing GoB
sources who criticized the opacity of the agreement. Papers wrote that Lula
received the “Champion against Hunger” award from the UN World Food
Program for his efforts to fight world hunger.
Valor
also reports that a Brazilian aerospace company will develop a UAV for GoB use
in border security. Editorials today wrote that the solidification of the BRIC
group will be Lula’s biggest foreign policy accomplishment, and commented
that Lula’s self-proclaimed “multi-ideology” is a
justification for his many domestic political alliances. Read more...
Point
of View on Anti-American Brazil - ; In one
of the private meetings between Brazilian and American authorities last year,
the special adviser of the Presidency, Marco Aurélio Garcia, tried to
explain to the Deputy U.S. Secretary of State for the Western Hemisphere, Arturo
Valenzuela, the reason for the country's abstention in the United Nations'
voting, which condemned Iran for their elusive actions in the nuclear area,...Read more...
Brazilian Military Ministers to Resign After Lula's Decree - ; The
creation of the National Program of Human Rights provoked a crisis in the government, and
prompted the Defense Minister, Nelson Jobim, and the three military commanders
to hand over a resignation letter to the president...Read more...
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