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Brazil reacts to US interference in Gripen fighter jet purchase and surprises with new plans for presidential and military aircraft

Written by Alisson Ficher
Published 11/10/2024 às 22:52
Updated 13/10/2024 às 18:07
Lula criticizes US interference in the purchase of Gripen fighter jets and reveals plans to renew the presidential fleet. Find out what is behind this decision.
Lula criticizes US interference in the purchase of Gripen fighter jets and reveals plans to renew the presidential fleet. Find out what is behind this decision.

Lula reacts against US interference in Brazil and promises new planes for the Presidency. Diplomatic tension is in the air, and the president does not mince words when defending national autonomy!

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva returned to the spotlight after strongly criticizing a movement he considered to be “interference” by the United States in Brazilian affairs.

What motivated this reaction was the request for information from the US Department of Justice addressed to Saab, a Swedish aircraft manufacturer, regarding the contract for the purchase of Gripen fighter jets signed with Brazil in 2014.

The issue, which generated great repercussions, touches on Brazilian autonomy in relation to its defense decisions, and raises questions about the scope of North American influence in strategic agreements of other countries.

The situation gained more momentum during an interview with Lula on O Povo/CBN radio, in Fortaleza this Friday (11).

The president took the opportunity to express his dissatisfaction with what happened. and took the opportunity to launch yet another new development: the intention to renew the fleet of presidential aircraft.

The measure comes after technical problems with the presidential plane that would bring him back from Mexico, raising the need for a new analysis of the safety and efficiency of the aircraft available to high-level government officials.

The Gripen fighter controversy

The contract between Brazil and Saab for the purchase of Gripen fighter jets was signed in 2014, during the government of former president Dilma Rousseff.

The agreement, which involved billions of dollars, was considered a milestone for the modernization of the Brazilian Air Force (FAB).

However, the recent request for information by the US has brought to light speculation about possible irregularities in the purchase process.

As reported by the press, the US investigation would focus on investigating possible signs of corruption or fraud.

For Lula, however, the North American intervention represents an attack on national sovereignty.

According to the president, decisions about the country's defense must be exclusively in Brazil's interest and cannot be subject to the influence of other nations.

He stressed that Brazil is capable of carrying out internal investigations, if necessary, and said that he has already requested clarification from the Ministry of Defense about the approach of the United States government.

Renewal of the presidential fleet: a strategic necessity?

In addition to defending Brazil's autonomy, Lula also announced his intention to renew the fleet of presidential aircraft, covering not only his personal use, but also that of ministers.

This decision is justified by a series of technical problems that the president recently faced on his trip to Mexico..

According to him, the aircraft presented faults during the return flight, which reinforced the need to modernize the fleet to ensure greater safety and efficiency.

The president emphasized that the renewal of presidential aircraft is part of a broader plan to ensure that government representatives can fulfill their commitments safely and without setbacks.

According to experts, this update could result in a more modern fleet that is less prone to mechanical failures, as well as providing greater comfort to its occupants..

Reactions in the political scene after Lula's statement

Lula's statement generated mixed reactions in the Brazilian political scene.

While some support the decision to confront US meddling, others point to the importance of maintaining good diplomatic relations and avoiding unnecessary escalations of tension.

The renewal of the presidential fleet also divides opinions, with some parliamentarians considering that the costs involved could be invested in other priority areas.

On the other hand, supporters of the president argue that, in view of the growing complexity of the international scenario, it is essential that Brazil maintains its ability to act independently and that it has the necessary resources to do so.

The future of this situation is still uncertain, but it seems that Brazil is willing to firmly defend its position.

Do you think Brazil should renew its presidential fleet, or would it be better to invest in other areas?

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Alisson Ficher

Journalist graduated in 2017 and working in the field since 2015, with six years of experience in print magazines and over 12 thousand online publications. Specialist in politics, jobs, economics, courses, among other topics. If you have any questions, want to report an error or suggest a topic on the topics covered on the site, please contact us by email: alisson.hficher@outlook.com. We do not accept resumes!

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