The Difference Between How the U.S. Treats Brazil and Venezuela in One Video
The Difference Between How the U.S. Treats Brazil and Venezuela in One Video
Zaid Jilani
June 6 2016, 2:28 p.m.
A State Department spokesperson repeatedly refused to comment on the momentous political crisis in Brazil during his daily press briefing on Friday in almost ludicrous contrast to his long and loquacious criticisms of neighboring Venezuela.
When questioned on the stark contrast, increasingly exasperated department spokesperson Mark Toner replied, I just again, I dont have anything to comment on the ongoing political dimensions of the crisis there. I dont.
Watch the spokespersons responses below:
The State Department has long been eager to criticize Venezuelas left-wing government, which has pursued policies antagonistic to global corporations. In contrast, it has been silent about the takeover of Brazil by a staunchly right-wing, pro-business government that is making the privatization of state industry a priority.
Fridays exchange began when The Intercept asked Toner why the U.S. has been joining in regional criticisms of Venezuelas democratic backsliding but has ignored Brazils political crisis, where right-wing lawmakers voted on May 12 to suspend the elected government and open impeachment proceedings against President Dilma Rousseff.
More:
https://theintercept.com/2016/06/06/the-difference-between-how-the-u-s-treats-brazil-and-venezula-in-one-video/
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