President Says He’s Ready to Rebut Americans on Deforestation; was instructed to avoid controversy over elections
President Jair Bolsonaro arrived this Thursday (June 9, 2022) in Los Angeles, United States, to participate in the 9th edition of the Summit of the Americas. In addition to the event, a 40-minute bilateral meeting with US President Joe Biden is planned shortly after the ceremony.
Expectations are high for the meeting. Bolsonaro says he expects a rapprochement with Biden, but has already declared that he is prepared to counter possible demands from his counterpart on environmental preservation and the Amazon. This should be one of the topics of conversation.
Watch Giro Poder with more information on the subject (2min12s):
The Bolsonaro-Biden bilateral meeting is assessed as a “win-win” by both governments. While Biden shows action and counters the criticism he receives about ignoring policies for Latin America, Bolsonaro poses for the photo and tries to show that he is well received internationally in an election year.
US and Brazilian representatives are expected to address economic matters in private conversation. Bolsonaro seeks agreements mainly in the area of agribusiness, which includes the export of fertilizers and meat.
It remains to be seen whether there will be any surprises in the conversation. When asked about elections by Biden, the Brazilian president was advised to say that Brazilian democratic institutions are stable and continue to function. Aides to the president, however, do not know whether the suggestions will be fully followed.
The plenary session with Heads of State of the Americas begins this Thursday (June 9) at 18:00 GMT. The meeting with Biden is scheduled for 7:15 pm.
After the trip to California, Bolsonaro will cross US territory and head to Orlando, Florida, where he will participate in the inauguration of the vice consulate of Brazil. Supporters organize a motorcycle ride on June 11.
Watch more videos of Bolsonaro’s arrival at the event in the US this Thursday (1min09s and 6min54s, respectively):
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