Lula Says He Trusts UK’s Justice on Case of Brazilian Killed as Terrorist

Brazzil Magazine covers

British Prime Minister Tony Blair and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva talked this Thursday, March 9, about investigations on the case of the Brazilian electrician, Jean Charles de Menezes, killed last year by British Police, when he was mistakenly thought to be a terrorist.

Questioned by a British journalist whether the police was holding back information about the case, Blair said that investigations will not stop, and lamented once gain the death of the Brazilian man.

President Lula emphasized that the Brazilian government is willing to cooperate with the British government to lessen the pain of Jean Charles’ family. Lula affirmed Brazil’s confidence on UK’s government and Justice.

Before boarding the plane back to Brazil, Lula will talk to Jean Charles’ cousins at the British airport, according to the Ministry of Foreign Relations.

ABr

Tags:

You May Also Like

Brazzil Magazine covers

Al Jazeera and Brazil’s Bandeirantes Are Now Partners in News

An agreement recently announced between Al Jazeera TV, from Qatar, and Bandeirantes, a Brazilian ...

Brazzil Magazine covers

Brazilian Presidential Candidates Can’t See Eye to Eye on Mercosur’s Usefulness

Dilma Rousseff, the Brazilian presidential candidate handpicked by president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva ...

Brazzil Magazine covers

Even the IMF Wants Brazil to Lower Interest Rates

Inspectors from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) praised Brazil’s economic performance following a three-day ...

Brazzil Magazine covers

Bush Visit to Brazil and LatAm Will Fail. Expect More Covert Operations

Bush's trip to Latin America is a calculated effort to counter Hugo Chavez's growing ...

Brazzil Magazine covers

In Brazil, Education Is Not Guarantee of Good Job or Even a Job

Unemployment, informality and inactivity threaten the future of nearly 106 million young people in ...

Brazzil Magazine covers

GM Brazil Sees No Crisis and Invests US$ 1 Billion in Two New Models

As announced this Wednesday, July 16, General Motors will invest US$ 1 billion to ...