Brazilian Embassy stresses total neutrality and impartiality
THE Brazilian Embassy in Georgetown has issued a statement on the visit of Roraima Governor Jose de Anchieta Junior to Lethem on Sunday. The statement reiterated the Brazilian Government’s traditional position of non-intervention and self determination, and stressed its total neutrality and impartiality in the development of the electoral process in Guyana.

Following is the text of the statement:
The Embassy of Brazil wishes to clarify the circumstances of the visit of His Excellency the Governor of the State of Roraima, José de Anchieta Junior, to Lethem on Sunday, 6th November, 2011.
When the Governor learned about President Jagdeo’s visit to Lethem, he took the opportunity to visit him in order to discuss subjects related to the border, as well as the integration between Roraima and Guyana.
Governor Anchieta also had the chance to meet Donald Ramotar at a courtesy meeting. The governor took the initiative to salute the community attending the meeting, included residents of both Lethem and Bonfim.
The Embassy of Brazil also reiterates the well known and traditional position of
the Brazilian Government in favour of the principles of non-intervention and self-determination. Therefore, the Brazilian Government understands that Guyana -as well as any country- is entitled to choose their representatives in an independent, free and transparent way.
Following this principle, the presence of a Brazilian authority to salute the communities at the above-mentioned meeting should not be construed as a support for any of the political parties contesting the forthcoming elections.
The Brazilian Government expresses, therefore, its total neutrality and impartiality in the development of the electoral process in Guyana and expresses its best wishes and confidence in a successful outcome, as expected by all.