Lula publicly supports Chavez reelection bid

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva gave his public support to Hugo Chavez reelection bid during a visit by Lula to Venezuela (image). “We are the victims of misunderstandings and preconceptions of people…who do not accept that someone thinks different,” said Lula, whose remarks were condemned by Brazilian opposition politicians and Venezuela’s electoral board.

Links- Monsters & Critics, United Press International, rawstory.com

Image- BBC News

Tags- international politics, Venezuela, Brazil