WASHINGTON. | 7 de enero de 2021.
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World leaders have expressed their shock after supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump, encouraged by him, stormed here the U.S. Capitol building as Congress met to certify the results of the Nov. 3 election, which he lost to Joe Biden.<\/p>\n
Among adversaries, China compared the violence to protests in Hong Kong, Russia said it showed the weakness of Western democracy, and Iran called Trump an unchecked threat to the world\u2019s security. Allies of the United States condemned the attack, and Trump, but said U.S. democracy would ultimately reassert itself.<\/p>\n
RUSSIA<\/p>\n
Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova: \u201cThe electoral system in the United States is archaic, it does not meet modern democratic standards, creating opportunities for numerous violations, and the American media have become an instrument of political struggle.\u201d<\/p>\n
Konstantin Kosachyov, chairman of the international affairs committee of the Russian upper house: \u201cThe celebration of democracy is over. This is, alas, actually the bottom, I say this without a hint of gloating. America is no longer charting the course, and therefore has lost all its rights to set it. And especially to impose it on others.\u201d<\/p>\n
CHINA<\/p>\n
China drew a comparison between the storming of the Capitol and often-violent pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong, which have been quelled by the coronavirus pandemic and a security crackdown by Beijing.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe also wish that U.S. people can enjoy peace, stability and security as soon as possible,\u201d said Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying.<\/p>\n
IRAN<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat happened in America showed what a failure Western democracy is … A populist man damaged the reputation of his country,\u201d President Hassan Rouhani said in a televised speech.<\/p>\n
Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif tweeted: \u201cA rogue president who sought vengeance against his OWN people has been doing much worse to our people \u2014 and others \u2014 in the past 4 years. What\u2019s disturbing is that the same man has the UNCHECKED authority to start a nuclear war; a security concern for the entire int\u2019l community.\u201d<\/p>\n
ZIMBABWE<\/p>\n
President Emmerson Mnangagwa tweeted: \u201cLast year, President Trump extended painful economic sanctions placed on Zimbabwe, citing concerns about Zimbabwe\u2019s democracy. Yesterday\u2019s events showed that the U.S. has no moral right to punish another nation under the guise of upholding democracy.\u201d<\/p>\n
UNITED NATIONS<\/p>\n
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was \u201csaddened\u201d by the events at the U.S. Capitol, his spokesman said.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn such circumstances, it is important that political leaders impress on their followers the need to refrain from violence, as well as to respect democratic processes and the rule of law,\u201d Stephane Dujarric said.<\/p>\n
GERMANY<\/p>\n
Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said democracy\u2019s enemies would be cheered by the scenes of violence in Washington, but also alluded to Germany\u2019s own recent experience with far-right attacks and a far-right protest that forced its way into the steps of the parliament, the Reichstag, in August.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt would be self-righteous to point the finger at America alone,\u201d he tweeted. \u201cEven here, in Hanau, Halle, on the steps of the Reichstag, we have had to experience how agitation and inflammatory words turn into hateful deeds.\u201d<\/p>\n
Chancellor Angela Merkel said: \u201cOne of the ground rules of democracy is that after elections there is a winner and a loser.\u201d<\/p>\n
FRANCE<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat happened today in Washington DC is not American, definitely,\u201d President Emmanuel Macron said in a video message, in English, on Twitter. \u201cWe believe in the strength of our democracies. We believe in the strength of American democracy.\u201d<\/p>\n
MEXICO<\/p>\n
President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said: \u201cWe\u2019re not going to intervene in these matters, which are up to the Americans to resolve … We hope there will be peace, that democracy, which is the people\u2019s power, will prevail.\u201d He also accused social media companies of \u201ccensorship\u201d after they locked Trump\u2019s accounts.<\/p>\n
BRAZIL<\/p>\n
\u201cBasically, what was … the cause of the whole crisis? The lack of confidence in the vote,\u201d President Jair Bolsonaro told supporters outside his residence. \u201cHere, in Brazil, if you have electronic voting, it will be the same. Fraud exists.\u201d<\/p>\n
ITALY<\/p>\n
\u201cI supported the ideas and positions of the Republicans, of the conservatives, of Trump,\u201d said far-right League party leader Matteo Salvini. \u201cBut a legitimate vote is one thing, going to parliament and clashing with the police is quite a different matter. That\u2019s not political vision, that\u2019s madness.\u201d<\/p>\n
BRITAIN<\/p>\n
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson tweeted to say the events were a \u201cdisgrace\u201d, that the United States stood for democracy around the world, and that was it was vital that there should be an orderly transfer of power.<\/p>\n
IRELAND<\/p>\n
Foreign Minister Simon Coveney called the scenes in Washington \u201ca deliberate assault on Democracy by a sitting President & his supporters, attempting to overturn a free & fair election!\u201d.<\/p>\n
EUROPEAN UNION
\nEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen tweeted: \u201cI believe in the strength of US institutions and democracy. Peaceful transition of power is at the core. @JoeBiden won the election. I look forward to working with him as the next President of the USA.\u201d<\/p>\n
CZECH REPUBLIC
\nPrime Minister Andrej Babis removed an image of a red \u201cStrong Czechia\u201d hat inspired by Trump\u2019s \u201cMake America Great Again\u201d cap from his social media accounts. He said he was responding to \u201cthe unprecedented attack on democracy in the United States, which I have unequivocally condemned\u201d.<\/p>\n
ISRAEL
\nIsraeli Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi tweeted: \u201cI am sure that the American people and their elected representatives will know how to fend off this attack and will continue to defend the values on which the United States was founded.\u201d<\/p>\n
INDIA<\/p>\n
Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted: \u201cThe democratic process cannot be allowed to be subverted through unlawful protests.\u201d<\/p>\n
JAPAN<\/p>\n
Chief Cabinet Secretary Katsunobu Kato told reporters: \u201cWe hope to see democracy in the United States overcome this difficult situation, calmness and harmony regained, and a peaceful and democratic transfer of power.\u201d<\/p>\n
AUSTRALIA<\/p>\n
Prime Minister Scott Morrison tweeted: \u201cWe condemn these acts of violence and look forward to a peaceful transfer of Government to the newly elected administration in the great American democratic tradition.\u201d<\/p>\n
NEW ZEALAND<\/p>\n
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern tweeted: \u201cDemocracy – the right of people to exercise a vote, have their voice heard and then have that decision upheld peacefully – should never be undone by a mob.\u201d<\/p>\n
VENEZUELA<\/p>\n
Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza tweeted: \u201cVenezuela … condemns the political polarization and hopes that the American people will open a new path toward stability and social justice.\u201d<\/p>\n
ARGENTINA<\/p>\n
President Alberto Fernandez condemned \u201cthe serious acts of violence and the affront to Congress\u201d, adding: \u201cWe trust that there will be a peaceful transition that respects the popular will.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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