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09SAOPAULO23
2009-01-13 13:55:00
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Consulate Sao Paulo
Cable title:
Media Reaction: Middle East: Gaza and Brazil; Sco Paulo
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SUBJECT: Media Reaction: Middle East: Gaza and Brazil; Sco Paulo
Title- Fake Diplomacy
Column in liberal Folha de S.Paulo (1-13) states: "Brazil has been
criticized by some for "condemning" the [Israeli] attacks in Gaza.
This is just a pure facade. Ask what concrete initiative Itamaraty
(Foreign Ministry) or Planalto (Executive Power) will take to
disturb the Israeli government. Be prepared for complete silence.
Nonetheless, in the world of representation, it sounds important to
send our foreign minister on an excursion to the Middle East to
appear in photos with the President of Egypt and shake hands with
the Israeli minister who "doesn't see a humanitarian crisis" in
Gaza. . . . Brazil's stance is, in fact, the opposite. Compare
[for example]: for much less, if lives are worth anything, Brazil
recalled its Ambassador to Quito, until certifying that the Correa
Government honored its financial promises with a contractor. In
Gaza, civilians are being left to their own luck, manipulated by
Islamic extremists and victims of brutal Israeli war machine.
What's up Mr. President [Lula], are you going to call our Ambassador
for a conversation?
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