PORTO ALEGRE (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 15th May, 2019) Brazil is unlikely to join a possible military intervention in the crisis-torn Venezuela, former Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff told Sputnik.
"It is important to note that our constitution sets certain principles that should be respected, particularly, non-interference and respect for sovereignty of other countries. I believe that our constitution strongly rejects this possibility [of intervention]," Rousseff said, answering the question whether the Brazilian territory could be used for a possible US intervention in Venezuela.
She expressed doubts that the Brazilian Armed Forces would support the idea of joining the possible intervention in Venezuela.
Rousseff also pointed out that Latin America was traditionally a peaceful region, unlike Europe.
"All these factors make it difficult for the Brazilian government and [President Jair] Bolsonaro to participate in this process [intervention]," the former president added.
Venezuela has been plunged into severe unrest since January, after US-backed opposition leader Juan Guaido proclaimed himself interim president of the country. His bid is recognized by the majority of Latin American countries, including Brazil, as well as many EU states, while Russia and China recognize Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro as the only legitimate leader to the country.
Tensions in Venezuela reached a new peak in late April after the Venezuelan opposition initiated a fresh coup attempt to oust Maduro, which failed.
