MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency
Brazil sending troops to Venezuela border following clashes between locals and refugees
Brazil is sending additional troops to its northern frontier after residents of one of its border towns attacked Venezuelan immigrants, forcing hundreds of them to flee back into their country. Brazil's Ministry of Public Security said over the weekend it would send an additional 60 soldiers to Roraima on Monday, reinforcing a contingent already operating in the northern state. Read full article
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Disclaimer & comment rulesBad news if things are getting so bad in Brazil already, because Venezuela isn't likely to improve any time soon.
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The poll has some very interesting indicators, but still does not inform in which towns it was held, nor mentions the socio-economic class of those interviewed ...interesting to note however, is that 75% expect the job situation to remain the same or get worse in 2019 ; 78%, the same regarding public health, and 80% rgdng security. Less than 25% bothered to look into the history of who they indicated as their candidate, and 55% admitted knowing nothing abt their candidates’ proposals etc…sounds as if people are giving absolutely no serious thought abt their choices, or are very poorly informed, which makes one wonder how credible the findings are…or that people are saying the first thing that crosses their mind. Also, those who indicated Lula don’t seem to realize he cannot run – perhaps they will after his candidacy is impugned by the TSE.
Another : if over 1/3 (in answering the ‘stimulated’ question) chose Lula, it implies that they believe Lula will solve all Brazil’s problems – jobs, health, security, popular housing (although most got worse under the PT, and despite his criminal record) - yet between 75-80% see no improvement for 2019, even if they think Lula can work miracles….a bit contradictory, imo.
One thing that caught my attention, was that apparently 47% get their information on politics from the internet and blogs, which we know are full of fake news. Not encouraging.
Considering the various countries’ benefits, looks like Germany’s is the most attractive…which reinforces my impression that the asylum seekers are not just trying to flee from danger, but also looking for the most generous benefits…whether they will take advantage of their opportunity, or just be a burden, remains to be seen.
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