Yoani Sanchez Received in Brazilian Chamber of Deputies, Addresses Controversies

Posted on February 21, 2013 • Filed under: Brazil, Cuba, Politics

On February 21, 2013, Em Tempo Real reported that Cuban blogger Yoani Sanchez was received this morning at the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies, in the federal capital of Brasília.  There she spoke about the hardships she has faced as a result of the policies of the Castro government, while at the same time addressing concerns raised that she is working in the interests of the United States against Cuba.  Her engagements with the Brazilian government have led to shouting matches and arguments on the floor, with pieces of the institutionalized Brazilian left suspicious of her motivations.  Her stay in Brazil was organized by several prominent federal deputies.  Read Article

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