25 May 2010

BRASIL: Lula's Iran Nuke Deal: A Misstep For His Legacy?

NYTIMES/   Criticism continues to grow over President Lula and Turkey's deal with Iran to exchange uranium. Many in Brasil believe his mission was naïve and even detrimental to the nation’s standing and future nuclear ambitions. Iran Deal Seen as Spot on Brazilian Leader’s Legacy

“The most charitable interpretation is that we were naïve,” said  analyst Amaury de Souza. But “in a game like this, being labeled naïve just shows you have a third-rate diplomacy.”