Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said Wednesday evening that the United States' move is 'irresponsible,' according to a report.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva criticized a US move as 'irresponsible' in a statement Wednesday evening, according to a report. The specific action he referred to was not detailed in the report.
The remark comes amid a period of strained ties between the United States and Brazil. The Zioneer has previously reported on the US revoking the visa of Brazil's ambassador to Washington, the imposition of a 25% tariff on Brazilian imports, and public exchanges between US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Brazilian officials. Lula's statement adds to a series of public disagreements that have marked the relationship in recent weeks.
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