"Lula added that Brazil would not tolerate being treated as lesser by other countries. He also underscored that Brazil had its own constitution and rule of law to follow. We are willing to sit at the table on equal terms. What we are not willing to do is be treated as if we were subordinates. We will not accept that from anyone, Lula said."
"But Bolsonaro has faced trial this year for allegedly scheming with his allies to orchestrate a coup d'etat, after his narrow loss to Lula in the 2022 presidential election. Bolsonaro has denied wrongdoing, but prosecutors allege he plotted several options to orchestrate the violent overthrow of Lula's government, including by declaring a state of siege, calling up the military and holding new elections."
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva announced that Justice Minister Ricardo Lewandowski had his United States visa revoked, condemning the move as irresponsible and expressing solidarity with Lewandowski. Lula asserted that Brazil will not accept being treated as a subordinate, stressed Brazil's constitution and rule of law, and said Brazil is willing to negotiate only on equal terms. Bilateral relations have become strained amid perceived US support for Jair Bolsonaro. Bolsonaro, who served 2019–2023, faces trial for allegedly plotting a coup after losing the 2022 election; prosecutors allege plans including declaring a state of siege, mobilizing the military and holding new elections.
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