Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
09SAOPAULO63
2009-01-29 14:59:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Consulate Sao Paulo
Cable title:
MEDIA REACTION: NEW ADMINISTRATION'S FOREIGN POLICY;
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SIPDIS
STATE INR/R/MR; IIP/R/MR; WHA/PD
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: KMDR OPRC OIIP XM XR XF BR
SUBJECT: MEDIA REACTION: NEW ADMINISTRATION'S FOREIGN POLICY;
CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENVIRONMENT; WESTERN HEMISPHERE - BOLIVIA; GLOBAL
ECONOMY/WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM; SAO PAULO
Title- Obama and Lula
Op-Ed in liberal in Folha de S.Paulo (1-29) by Eliane Catanhede
says: "...Brazil is in the focus in all themes related to the
environment. In [areas of] traditional energy, Brazil became
self-sufficient in oil, already exports it and has just announced
the pre-salt [oil discoveries]. In alternative energy it has
natural resources, continental proportions, climate and
state-of-the-art technology. Those circumstances, combined with
Brazil's projection, facilitate the agenda and the closeness between
Obama and Lula."
Title- Problems in the Persian Gulf
Op-Ed in liberal in Folha de S.Paulo (1-29) by Kenneth Maxwell
states: "Today there are 146 thousand U.S. soldiers in the country
[Iraq]. Ending this arrogant chapter of American History will not
be easy.....The problem with Iraq is that its future is tied to U.S.
policy with respect to Iran....But negotiating with Teheran has
proven itself to be impossible since the Islamic Iranian
revolution....the perspectives remain gloomy. It is unlikely that
the new U.S. government will accomplish its promises to withdraw
itself from Iraq in an orderly way and in accordance with a precise
schedule. And it is unlikely that Iran reaches an agreement with
the U.S. that involves the abandonment of the nuclear option. "
Title- Bolivian Division
Editorial in Folha de S.Paulo (1-29) says: "Up to now, contrary to
[the goal of] pacifying forces in dispute and deepening democratic
institutions, the referendum to approve the new Bolivian
Constitution has had the consequence of newly radicalizing the
country."
Title- U.S. pursuit of a new trade policy
Column in business oriented Valor Econtmico (1-29) by Ricardo
Balthazar says: "The contrast between old American ambitions and the
current reality is instructive. It shows that the economic crisis
made the U.S. trade agenda obsolete and suggests that the U.S. needs
to find another [trade agenda] to enable things in order to advance
in this area again....many groups have presented suggestions to
Obama's team in the last months. A point onwhich everyone agrees is
that Obama will only gain support for a new trade policy if it
strengthens its social programs to protect U.S. workers....Another
point of divergence is....the necessity of combining trade
discussions with world efforts to contain climate changes. U.S.
specialists also agree about the necessity to change the manner in
which trade talks are conducted."
Title- Gloominess in Davos
Editorial in center-right O Estado de S.Paulo (1-29) states:
"Executives of major groups and internationally renowned economists
seem to be in accordance: there will not be optimistic talks in the
short run at the World Economic Forum, which began on Wednesday in
Davos, Switzerland ... Growth in 2009 will certainly not happen, but
the policies adopted this year will be crucial to [enable] a
recovery. The review of policies and the definition of new paths
will also be vital for the quality and sustainability of the new
phase of economic expansion."
White
SIPDIS
STATE INR/R/MR; IIP/R/MR; WHA/PD
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: KMDR OPRC OIIP XM XR XF BR
SUBJECT: MEDIA REACTION: NEW ADMINISTRATION'S FOREIGN POLICY;
CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENVIRONMENT; WESTERN HEMISPHERE - BOLIVIA; GLOBAL
ECONOMY/WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM; SAO PAULO
Title- Obama and Lula
Op-Ed in liberal in Folha de S.Paulo (1-29) by Eliane Catanhede
says: "...Brazil is in the focus in all themes related to the
environment. In [areas of] traditional energy, Brazil became
self-sufficient in oil, already exports it and has just announced
the pre-salt [oil discoveries]. In alternative energy it has
natural resources, continental proportions, climate and
state-of-the-art technology. Those circumstances, combined with
Brazil's projection, facilitate the agenda and the closeness between
Obama and Lula."
Title- Problems in the Persian Gulf
Op-Ed in liberal in Folha de S.Paulo (1-29) by Kenneth Maxwell
states: "Today there are 146 thousand U.S. soldiers in the country
[Iraq]. Ending this arrogant chapter of American History will not
be easy.....The problem with Iraq is that its future is tied to U.S.
policy with respect to Iran....But negotiating with Teheran has
proven itself to be impossible since the Islamic Iranian
revolution....the perspectives remain gloomy. It is unlikely that
the new U.S. government will accomplish its promises to withdraw
itself from Iraq in an orderly way and in accordance with a precise
schedule. And it is unlikely that Iran reaches an agreement with
the U.S. that involves the abandonment of the nuclear option. "
Title- Bolivian Division
Editorial in Folha de S.Paulo (1-29) says: "Up to now, contrary to
[the goal of] pacifying forces in dispute and deepening democratic
institutions, the referendum to approve the new Bolivian
Constitution has had the consequence of newly radicalizing the
country."
Title- U.S. pursuit of a new trade policy
Column in business oriented Valor Econtmico (1-29) by Ricardo
Balthazar says: "The contrast between old American ambitions and the
current reality is instructive. It shows that the economic crisis
made the U.S. trade agenda obsolete and suggests that the U.S. needs
to find another [trade agenda] to enable things in order to advance
in this area again....many groups have presented suggestions to
Obama's team in the last months. A point onwhich everyone agrees is
that Obama will only gain support for a new trade policy if it
strengthens its social programs to protect U.S. workers....Another
point of divergence is....the necessity of combining trade
discussions with world efforts to contain climate changes. U.S.
specialists also agree about the necessity to change the manner in
which trade talks are conducted."
Title- Gloominess in Davos
Editorial in center-right O Estado de S.Paulo (1-29) states:
"Executives of major groups and internationally renowned economists
seem to be in accordance: there will not be optimistic talks in the
short run at the World Economic Forum, which began on Wednesday in
Davos, Switzerland ... Growth in 2009 will certainly not happen, but
the policies adopted this year will be crucial to [enable] a
recovery. The review of policies and the definition of new paths
will also be vital for the quality and sustainability of the new
phase of economic expansion."
White