Democracy, freedom and rule of law under attack Brazilian elected officials and renowned journalist share personal testimonies of government persecution
March 12, 2024
March 12, 2024
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
At a Capitol Hill news conference held by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Members of the Chamber of Deputies of Brazil and a renowned Brazilian journalist raised the alarm over the future of democracy and rule of law in Brazil as they recounted personal testimonies of growing political persecution used to single out opposition to President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
"Since late 2022 . . .
At a Capitol Hill news conference held by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Members of the Chamber of Deputies of Brazil and a renowned Brazilian journalist raised the alarm over the future of democracy and rule of law in Brazil as they recounted personal testimonies of growing political persecution used to single out opposition to President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
"Since late 2022 . . .