Trump officially designates Brazil a non-NATO ally

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Source: The Hill

President Trump on Wednesday officially designated Brazil as a major non-NATO ally, making it easier for the South American country to purchase U.S. weapons and defense equipment.

Trump said during a visit in March from Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro that he intended to make the country a major non-NATO ally. Trump suggested the country could be considered to be added to NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization), but the alliance would have to invite Brazil to join.

Sixteen other countries have major non-NATO ally status, including South Korea, Australia, Argentina and Kuwait. Colombia is the only other Latin American nation affiliated with NATO as a "global partner," meaning it would not necessarily have to engage in military action.

The president has offered frequent praise for Bolsonaro, who earned the nickname "Trump of the Tropics" last year when he ran a populist right-wing campaign that railed against the government establishment. He also drew backlash for inflammatory comments about minorities and women. "He's a great gentleman," Trump said of Bolsonaro on Tuesday. "In fact, they say the 'Trump of Brazil.' I like that. That’s a compliment."

Read more: https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/455642-trump-officially-designates-brazil-non-nato-ally

[sandensea]

1. Significant, if disturbing, news.

There's no question Cheeto's throwing Brazil this sop as a reward for electing a far-right carnival barker, as well as for Bolsonazi's being an unconditional Bibi backer.

Do please consider re-posting this in the Latin America group, left-of-center.

[not fooled]

2. Well, those weapons might come in handy

for suppressing the riots that will happen when Brazil's populace realizes how badly they're getting screwed by their trump.

[rockfordfile]

3. Brazil is basically fascist Italy of years past.Trump hates our troops.

Fascist killed American troops in the past.