Brazil revokes visa of NYT journalist

[gottaB]

The Brazilian government revoked this Tuesday the visa of the New York Times correspondent, Larry Rother who published an article alleging heavy drinking habits of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

The article which had a great impact in Brazil generated strong solidarity in support of the president from opposition and government political parties.

The revocation of the visa means in fact the expulsion of the NYT journalist.

In a short statement, the Ministry of Justice argued that the groundless and dishonest article is offensive of the honour of the President of Brazil with serious consequences for the image of the country overseas.

Brazil revokes visa of NYT journalist....

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Previously: Brazil Calls NY Times Alcohol Story "Slander"

Also:

Brazil's Lula from Victim to Villain

Brazil to expel NYT reporter

[saigon68]

1. i wonder if he was photographed entering the country

like the rest of the visitors

[DavidFL]

2. Hey, we should take this lesson from Brazil...

and expel all the media whores here in the U.S.; but who would want them?

[Commie Pinko Dirtbag]

3. I strongly urge Brazilian journalists to write about *'s...

...various interactions with mind-altering substances.

[dArKeR]

4. Brazil accepts New York Times apology

http://www.mg.co.za/Content/l3.asp?ao=66349