The relationship between Brazil and the United States seems to be moving towards a diplomatic crisis, according to analysis by Christopher Garman, executive director for the Americas of Eurasia Group. The expert points out that recent events indicate a climb of tensions between the two nations.
The fuse of the situation was the decision of Minister Alexandre de Moraes of the Supreme Court (STF), to suspend operations of the Rumble Media platform, controlled by Trump Media Group. In response, the US State Department issued a note criticizing countries that make decisions against US companies, explicitly citing Brazil.
Itamaraty was soon replicated, arguing that the state department’s statement has a “distorted characterization of the Federal Supreme Court’s decisions” and that the court’s actions are taken in the context of an attack on Brazilian democracy through propagated misinformation on social media platforms.
Garman highlights other elements that should contribute to the increase of tensions, such as the trial of a new complaint against former President Jair Bolsonaro (PL) by the STF, which can be seen as political persecution by the US; The probable decision of the Supreme Court to increase the accountability of social media platforms for published content; The approach between Brazil and China, especially in the context of the BRICS summit that Brazil will host, something that should generate resistance in the White House.
The analyst foresees that this climbing tensions may result in concrete measures, including the imposition of heavier tariffs in the United States against Brazilian products.
Garman also emphasizes possible additional punitive measures by the US government, in addition to the Brazilian reaction with the adoption of a more anti-American rhetoric by President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (PT), taking advantage of the growing feeling against the US in several countries.
Garman concludes that recent events are only the beginning of a long way that should result in a diplomatic crisis between the United States and Brazil, with potential economic and political impacts for both nations.
This content was originally published in Christopher Garman: the escalation of tension between Brazil and the USA on CNN Brazil.
Source: CNN Brasil
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