Administration of Joseph R. Biden, Jr., 2023

January 9, 2023

Canada, Mexico, and the United States condemn the January 8 attacks on Brazil's democracy and on the peaceful transfer of power. We stand with Brazil as it safeguards its democratic institutions. Our governments support the free will of the people of Brazil. We look forward to working with President Lula on delivering for our countries, the Western Hemisphere, and beyond.

NOTE: The joint statement referred to President Luiz InÃ¡cio Lula da Silva of Brazil. An original was not available for verification of the content of this joint statement.

Categories: Joint Statements : Canada, Prime Minister Trudeau, situation in Brazil; Joint Statements : Mexico, President LÃ³pez Obrador, situation in Brazil.

Names: LÃ³pez Obrador, AndrÃ©s Manuel; Lula da Silva, Luiz InÃ¡cio; Trudeau, Justin P.J.

Subjects: Brazil, civil unrest and violence at government buildings in Brasilia; Brazil, President; Canada, Prime Minister; Mexico, President.

DCPD Number: DCPD202300016.

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