“The Brazilian government received with profound discontent and surprise the statement from Chancellor Nin Novoa,” Brazil’s Foreign Ministry said. Brazil considers Uruguay a strategic partner.”Brazil labelled Nin Novoa’s statements as “not compatible with the excellent state of the relationship between Brazil and Uruguay.”‘Bullying’ CaracasEl País cited the official transcript of the meeting,which is not publicly available yet. As Uruguay held the chair last, it plays a leading role in seeking to transfer the responsibility, despite resistance from Brazil and Paraguay. Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro last night lashed out at Brazil during his week television and radio programme. Paraguayan President Horacio Cartes has long been a rival of Maduro’s but Uruguay under President Vázquez has more or less maintained the affinities built during José Mujica’s tenure.

Source: Bueno Aires Herald August 17, 2016 03:11 UTC