“Brazilian democracy was able to resist,” German chancellor says
On a visit to Brazil, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz met Monday (Jan. 30) with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Brasilia and commented on pro-coup attacks that took place three weeks ago in Brazil’s capital."I would like to express and reaffirm to President Lula, and to all Brazilians, that you can count on the full solidarity of the Federal Republic of Germany. The democrats must close ranks in the face of such an outrageous attack. Brazilian democracy is strong and was able to resist this attack, which is impressive and serves as a model," Scholz emphasized at a press conference after a private meeting with Lula.Earlier, he mentioned the emotion of seeing up close the Planalto presidential palace, invaded by extremists a few weeks ago. "This meeting makes me very emotional becau...