Brazil says cannot just stand by as Guyana breaks from democratic principles

Brazil, Guyana’s powerful neighbour to the south, has said there must be a swift announcement of the results from the national vote recount so that Guyana can re-join democratic countries that are committed to “the most lofty principles of democracy.”

“…we cannot stand by while there is a break from democratic principles that we all committed to,” said Fernando Simas Magalhães, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Brazil to the Organisation of American States (OAS).

Ambassador Magalhães noted that this year is the eve of the 20th year of the adoption of the Inter-American Charter, which Guyana subscribes to.