Dear Editor,

I write in regards to an article published in the Sunday, 5 July 2016, edition of Amandala. The article, a CubaNews translation by Walter Lippmann, is entitled “Brazil : the southern giant will have to fight” and was written by Manuel E. Yepe.

In his article the author speaks about a “(…) parliamentary and media coup d’etat against the constitutional order in Brazil”. It is clear that Mr. Yepe is not familiar with the political process in Brazil, which develops in a framework of absolute respect for the democratic institutions and the Federal Constitution.

As any unbiased observer may confirm, the process of impeachment  is a constitutional provision. The rules of procedure established at the Constitution and the law were rigorously followed, with the endorsement and determination of the Supreme Court. The Vice-President assumed the presidency as expressly determined by the Federal Constitution.

Yours Truly,

Lucio Amorim
Ambassador of Brazil to Belize

Embassy of Brazil
12 Floral Park Road
Belmopan City, Belize
PO Box 548
Tel: 822-0460
Fax: 822-0461

e-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://belmopan.itamaraty.gov.br