Temer tells UN impeachment followed constitutional proceedings
The Brazilian president stressed at the UN that Brazil has an autonomous judiciary branch, an active body of prosecutors, and agencies in the executive and legislative which fulfill their duties.
In the speech marking the opening of the 71st United Nations (UN) General Assembly, delivered today (Sep. 20), President Michel Temer reiterated Brazil's “non-negotiable” commitment with democracy. He mentioned the case which led to the impeachment of President Dilma Rousseff—conducted, he said, “in total compliance with constitutional proceedings.”
“Brazil has just been through a long and complex process, ruled and conducted by the National Congress and the Brazilian Supreme Court, which culminated in an impeachment. All transpired in total compliance with constitutional proceedings.”
Temer seized the moment to invite foreign investors to make business with Brazil. “Our development project comes chiefly with partnerships for investment, trade, science, and technology. Our ties with countries of all continents will be decisive here,” he declared.
The president stressed that Brazil has an autonomous judiciary branch, an active body of prosecutors, and agencies in the executive and legislative which fulfill their duties. “Isolated interests do not prevail, but rather the force of institutions, under the watchful eyes of a plural society and an entirely free press,” Temer said, shortly before describing as the country's present goal the recovery of economic growth, aimed at bringing back employment to Brazilian workers.
Also mentioned were international conflicts, such as the one between Israel and Palestine and the Syrian war. According to the president, in a world “still so deeply marked by hate and sectarianism, the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Rio showed that nations can come together under an atmosphere of peace and harmony.”
The president went on to praise the reestablishment of diplomatic relations between Cuba and the US, and condemned the protectionism adopted by a number of countries in agriculture.
Security Council
In line with addresses previously held by other Brazilian presidents, Temer restated Brazil's stance in defense of a reform in the UN Security Council by noting that the sowers of discord have reinvented themselves, but multilateral institutions have not. He further stated that “Brazil has been warning for decades that global governance structures—many of which antiquated and not in connection with reality—should be made more representative. The UN Security Council must be reformed. We'll keep collaborating towards overcoming the ime surrounding this topic.”
Translated by Fabrício Ferreira
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