The European Parliament approved this Thursday morning (19) a resolution condemning the criminal attacks that took place in Brasilia on January 8 and defending Brazilian democracy.
European deputies also demonstrated their support for President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and the country’s democratic institutions.
The resolution also rejected “in the most vehement terms the criminal actions perpetrated by supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro”.
The vote in the European Parliament is yet another strong international demonstration of support for Brazil’s democratic institutions.
MEPs also highlighted support for efforts for a swift and impartial investigation to identify and prosecute those involved and institutions that failed to act to stop the crimes.
The resolution was approved by 319 votes in favor and only 46 against. Another 74 deputies abstained
Finally, the European Parliament made a connection between the attacks in Brasilia and the invasion of the Capitol, on January 6, 2021 in the United States.
According to the deputies, the acts are linked “to the growing transnational fascism, racism and extremism”.
Source: CNN Brasil
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