The Brazilian government repudiated, this Tuesday (29), the decision of the United States government to extend for another year the declaration of national emergency regarding Brazil. The measure, which maintains the executive order signed in July 2025, extends the validity of sanctions and accusations until at least July 30, 2027.
In an official note issued by the Secretariat of Social Communication (Secom), the Brazilian Executive branch classified the justifications presented by the White House as unfounded and lacking factual backing. The government stated that allegations that Brazil poses a threat to national security, foreign policy, and the U.S. economy are untrue.
Donald Trump's administration maintains that Brazil has committed violations of freedom of expression and human rights, besides alleging political persecution against a former Brazilian president, his family, and supporters. The Brazilian government rebutted these points, mentioning that such accusations have already been contested in diplomatic meetings between the two nations.
Brazil highlighted that it is unreasonable to label the country as a threat to United States interests, especially considering the historical ties and friendship between the two peoples. The government reinforced that the Brazilian Judiciary acts completely independently and in strict compliance with the Federal Constitution.
Washington's decision reflects the worsening of diplomatic tensions between Brasília and Washington over the past year. Since the issuance of the original executive order, the United States has adopted measures such as trade investigations and the imposition of tariffs on Brazilian products, in addition to criticisms of decisions by the Federal Supreme Court (STF).
The Brazilian government has responded to the trade measures through diplomatic negotiations and challenges at the World Trade Organization (WTO), arguing that the imposed tariffs violate international trade rules.
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