Lula's government condemns attempted attack against the Vice President of Colombia, Francia Márquez.
In a statement, the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Itamaraty) condemned the act of political violence.
247 - The Brazilian government has learned with grave concern of the attempted assassination attempt against the Vice President of Colombia, Francia Márquez, according to a statement from the Brazilian Foreign Ministry. "Fortunately, the explosive devices, which were located near the road leading to the Vice President's private residence in Yolombó, were discovered and deactivated in time," the document emphasizes.
The Lula government condemned the attempted coup: "Brazil vehemently repudiates political violence in all its forms and, together with Colombia and other countries in the region, will act vigorously to promote peace and defend democratic institutions in South America."