Pedro Sánchez also spoke about the invasion of the Capitol, the US legislative center
Pedro Sanchez
247 Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez highlighted a “growing threat to democracy”, referring to the invasion of the Capitol in Washington (USA) on January 6, 2021 and in Brasília (DF) on January 8, 2023 by supporters of Jair Bolsonaro (PL) the Praça dos Três Poderes in the federal capital.
“Unfortunately, we have learned that we cannot take for granted the rights and freedoms for which past generations have fought so bravely,” Sanchez said in a speech at the 78th United Nations General Assembly.
At the event, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) participated this Wednesday (20) in the launch of the “Partnership for Workers’ Rights”, launched together with the President of the United States, Joe Biden (Democratic Party). was called. The Planalto resident emphasized the importance of trade unions as defenders of workers’ rights and for democracy. US President Joe Biden praised the partnership to promote “decent work” and defend strong unions.