Israel confirms Bolsonaro's visit and says he knows what to do about the embassy.
At a time when he is beginning to lose the support of agribusiness, as it represents a threat to Brazil's economic interests, especially regarding relations with China, Jair Bolsonaro has seen a new move announced that puts Brazilian exporters at risk. This morning, the Israeli ambassador, Yossi Shelley, said that he will go to Israel in March and "knows what to do" regarding the embassy in Jerusalem – a gesture that, if confirmed, will cause Brazil to lose billions in exports to Arab countries.
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The damage caused by Jair Bolsonaro and his foreign minister to the Brazilian economy has generated significant criticism. Both journalist Miriam Leitão and the newspaper O Globo, in [context missing - likely a separate, unrelated sentence], have criticized this. EditorialThey are calling for Araújo's resignation so that Brazil's economic losses do not become even greater.
Brazil Agency – President Jair Bolsonaro will travel to Israel on March 31, where he will meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The information was confirmed today (15) by the Israeli ambassador to Brazil, Yossi Shelley, after being received by Bolsonaro and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ernesto Araújo, at the Planalto Palace.
According to Shelley, the goal of the visit is to increase exchange between Brazil and Israel in the areas of trade, science and technology, and cooperation in public security and defense. "It's the first step towards bringing to fruition the business deals that are on the table," he said.
The visit extends until April 3rd. On the 31st, Bolsonaro will be received by Netanyahu at a private dinner. He is traveling accompanied by Foreign Minister Ernesto Araújo. There is no confirmation yet regarding other members of the delegation.
Netanyahu first came to Brazil for Bolsonaro's inauguration on January 1st.
Regarding the relocation of the Brazilian embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, which is under discussion in the federal government, Shelley only said that it is a matter of Brazilian government sovereignty. "The president is a great leader, he knows what needs to be done," she said.
The city of Jerusalem is at the center of clashes and disputes between Palestinians and Israelis, as both claim the site as sacred. To avoid escalating the situation, the countries consider Tel Aviv as the administrative capital of Israel, where international diplomatic missions are located.