I want to follow up on that.
A few weeks ago, on November 19, we learned that five people were arrested in connection with a January 2022 assassination attempt on the current President of Brazil, Lula da Silva. They are accused of attempting a coup. Four of those arrested are military personnel, including Mario Fernandes, who held a senior position in Mr. Bolsonaro's administration. We also know that, in February 2024, an investigation was launched into former president Bolsonaro for this alleged coup attempt.
First, would you say that democracy is alive and well in Brazil?
Second, what do you think of Brazil's increasingly close ties with BRICS, the group made up of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, which is trying to expand membership to somewhat disreputable powers and whose actions raise concerns about the future?