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Carta Camara EUA OEA Brasil 3mai2024
Carta Camara EUA OEA Brasil 3mai2024
I write to you as chairman of the Subcommittee on Global Health, Global Human Rights,
and International Organizations of the United States House of Representatives regarding the
upcoming hearing entitled “Brazil: A Crisis of Democracy, Freedom & Rule of Law?” which
will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, May 7, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
The Subcommittee has been informed of serious allegations of human rights violations
committed by Brazilian officials on a large scale. Most notably, credible allegations have been
made of mass violations of freedom of expression, including censorship imposed through abuses
of judicial authority and the muzzling of opposition media. The Subcommittee aims to receive
information on these allegations, leading to a discussion on how the U.S. Congress can best
address developments in Brazil.
Sincerely,
CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH
Member of Congress