Brazil classifies Egypt's move as a coup.

Renata Giraldi
Reporter from Agência Brasil

Brasilia – The deposition of Egyptian President Mouhamed Morsi is treated by Brazil as a “rupture of the democratic order”. Morsi was removed from power yesterday (3) by the Armed Forces and the president of the Supreme Court, Adly Mansour, was appointed in his place. The spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Tovar da Silva Nunes, reiterated to Agency Brazil He said there had been a "rupture" and denied the possibility of closing the Brazilian embassy in the country.

"This is a clear rupture of the democratic order due to the removal of a democratically elected president [Mursi] and the suspension of the Constitution," said the spokesperson. According to him, Foreign Minister Antonio Patriota is monitoring the events in Egypt through the Brazilian embassy, ​​the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the State Secretariat of the country.

Tovar dismissed the possibility of closing the Brazilian Embassy in Egypt at this time, contrary to what the governments of the United States and Israel have decided. "At the moment, it is not considered necessary," he emphasized.

When asked if there are changes in the future of Brazil's relations with Egypt, the spokesperson said it is still too early to assess any changes. "It is not yet possible to speak of a change in relations. The Brazilian government hopes that the Egyptian people will find a solution within the democratic order in order to meet their aspirations for a more open, just, and prosperous society," he emphasized.