Brazil steps out from Celac, because of its failure “to protect democracy”

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Brazil has decided to suspend its participation in the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, a leftist regional body established by Venezuela, due to its failure to protect democracy, Brazil's foreign minister said on Thursday. Read full article

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Terence Hill
“The New York Times reported on Tuesday morning that Brazilian prosecutors alleged that Greenwald was part of a “criminal organization” that hacked into the cellphones of public officials and prosecutors. In multiple stories for The Intercept, which he co-founded, Greenwald published some of those leaked embarrassing messages and, per a criminal complaint, damaged the reputation of an anti-corruption task force.”
”Brazil’s Top Court Prevents Investigation Into U.S. Journalist
Brazil’s top court says officials cannot investigate U.S. journalist Glenn Greenwald for his work or for protecting confidential sources.
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil’s top court says officials cannot investigate U.S. journalist Glenn Greenwald for his work or for protecting confidential sources — a ruling praised Friday by press rights groups.”
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/brazil-court-journalist-investigation_n_5d4dd136e4b0fd2733f04fdb
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