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Government Lambasts Bolsonaro Over Boric Accusations

CHILE
  • Chile’s government slammed Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro after he accused his Chilean counterpart Gabriel Boric of participating in a wave of violence that paralyzed the country in late 2019. (BBG)
  • In a statement, the foreign ministry said Bolsonaro’s comments were unacceptable and broke the rules of mutual respect that govern relations between Latin American nations.
    • The government also called in Brazil’s ambassador in Santiago for a meeting to express their discontent, according to El Mostrador.
  • Separately, Chile Labor Ministry undersecretary Christian Larrain told reporters the announcement of pension reform will come after the Sept. 4 referendum on new constitution so that the context will be good for agreements.
  • They indicated the details of the reform are ready.

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