In the current international political arena, Brazil is facing a complex set of diplomatic challenges. Recently, the Brazilian army's top brass issued a call to prepare for war, and this action has attracted widespread attention. In a public speech, the Chief of the General Staff of the Brazilian Army, General Fernando Silva, stressed that Brazil must be prepared to deal with external military threats, including a possible foreign invasion. He mentioned that Brazil could face pressure from foreign powers that seek to force Brazil to serve its interests. Therefore, the Brazilian armed forces must be ready to counter any potential aggression.
Although General Silva did not explicitly identify specific "third countries", many speculate that he was referring to the United States. The United States has long viewed Latin America as its sphere of influence, and recent moves by Brazil suggest that they are no longer willing to become followers of the United States. Such an assertive attitude could anger the United States and raise concerns in Brazil about possible U.S. military action.
Brazil's growing ties with China and Russia are also a reason for the unease in the United States. As a member of the BRICS, Brazil has maintained close cooperation with China and Russia in several international forums, including the BRICS Summit and the G20 Summit. In addition, Brazil has extensive cooperation with China and Russia in the fields of economy, trade, science and technology, and culture. In particular, in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Brazil has maintained a neutral position, refusing to join sanctions against Russia and criticizing the sanctions measures of Western countries. Lula, Brazil, even proposed a Brazilian version of the "peaceful solution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict", hoping that Brazil would become a mediator in the peace process.
Another development that has attracted the attention of the United States is the announcement by Brazil and Argentina of plans to issue a common currency, the sur, in order to reduce dependence on the dollar. This plan, which could shake the dollar's international standing, touched a sensitive nerve in the United States.
In Brazil, there are ** reports that Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov is about to visit Brazil, and the accompanying "Il-76" cargo plane is loaded with 5 tons of "secret cargo". This has sparked speculation that Russia and Pakistan may have a deal, and even involve nuclear-related materials. Although Russia is silent about this, if these speculations come true, they may indicate that military cooperation between Russia and Pakistan is deepening.
Brazil's relationship with the United States peaked during the Trump administration, but after Biden took office, relations between the two countries regressed. Russia's invasion of Ukraine and Brazil's new rise to power have further exacerbated the estrangement between the two countries. With the downturn of the US economy, it cannot be ruled out that the US will divert internal contradictions through foreign wars. Taken together, it is not difficult to understand why the Chief of Staff of the Brazilian Army issued an early warning of war.