Tag: Celso Amorim

Tuesday, August 26th 2025 - 12:41 UTC
Brazil and Israel downgrade diplomatic ties

Brazil and Israel have downgraded their diplomatic relations after a prolonged crisis.
Saturday, June 14th 2025 - 03:53 UTC
Brazil might sever military ties with Israel

The Brazilian Government of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is evaluating the possibility of cutting military ties with Israel in response to Tel Aviv’s actions in the Gaza Strip, which have been described in Brasilia as genocide against the Palestinian people, Special Advisor Celso Amorim told Agência Brasil.
Thursday, October 31st 2024 - 10:45 UTC
Venezuela pulls ambassador from Brasilia for consultations

Venezuela's Bolivarian regime Wednesday summoned its Ambassador in Brasilia to Caracas for consultations in repudiation of statements by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's foreign affairs advisor Celso Amorim, Agencia Brasil reported.
Monday, October 21st 2024 - 21:06 UTC
Lula looks fit at Alvorada Palace after domestic accident

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was reported to have been very active Monday at the Alvorada Palace following Saturday's domestic accident that prevented him from traveling to the BRICS Summit starting Tuesday in Kazan, Russia.
Tuesday, December 12th 2023 - 10:13 UTC
Essequibo conflict: Brazil sending observer to Maduro-Ali meeting

The Brazilian Government of President Luiz Inácio Lula a Silva shall be sending a delegation headed by former Foreign Minister and current presidential advisor on international affairs Celso Amorim to Thursday's meeting between the leaders of Guyana and Venezuelan in St Vincent and the Grenadines to discuss the Guiana Essequiba issue, it was reported in Brasilia.
Tuesday, December 29th 2015 - 08:07 UTC
Israel pressing Brazil to accept pro-settler activist as its ambassador

Brazil’s reluctance to accept an Argentine born pro-settler politician as Israeli ambassador has triggered a diplomatic clash and concerns it could seriously damage future relations between the two countries.
Tuesday, September 15th 2015 - 09:58 UTC
OAS supports holding first round of presidential election in Haiti on 25 October

The Organization of American States (OAS) supports holding the first round of presidential elections in Haiti on the scheduled date of October 25, and for that reason, the Director of the Department for Electoral Cooperation and Observation (DECO), Gerardo de Icaza, on Monday travelled to the Caribbean country.
Wednesday, October 29th 2014 - 05:27 UTC
Argentina hopes to renew air power following Brazil's deal to manufacture Gripen fighter jets

Brazilian media has confirmed that Argentina is probing to join with Brazil in the procurement of 24 Saab Gripen NG fighters, following the recently signed bilateral cooperation agreement under the heading of “Aeronautic industry strategic alliance” (AEIA), which was discussed this month by the two countries defense ministers.
Wednesday, May 28th 2014 - 00:15 UTC
FBI helps train Sao Paulo police officers in crowd control strategies and use of force

Fifty police officers from the Brazilian city of Sao Paulo were recently trained in crowd control strategies, the use of force, and more by the FBI. The upcoming FIFA World Cup was the driving force behind organizing the five-day workshop. Other topics addressed include decision making, interacting with media, and use of intelligence in identifying acts of vandalism.
Friday, May 23rd 2014 - 07:13 UTC
Brazil supports Argentina's Malvinas claim and agrees to more presence in the South Atlantic

Brazil reaffirmed support for Argentina's sovereignty rights over the Malvinas and other South Atlantic islands and surrounding maritime spaces at a meeting of the head of the Malvinas Islands affairs desk, Daniel Filmus with top officials from Defense and Foreign Affairs in Brasilia.