Brazil To Strengthen
Marine Forces To Uphold
Sovereignty
BRASILIA - Brazil
decided to strengthen
its marine forces in an
effort to safeguard its
sovereignty in response
to the American presence
in the region, local
media reported on
Monday.
The plan was recently
revealed by the minister
of the Secretary of
Strategic Subjects of
Brazil, Roberto
Mangabeira Unger.
Not only will the
marines receive
reinforcement, but the
armed forces of Brazil
in general will be
fortified, local media
quoted the Brazilian
minister as saying.
"The presence of the
United States Marines in
international water
throughout the Southern
Cone only reiterates the
importance for Brazil to
take better care of its
own defense shield,"
Unger said.
"One of the main reasons
to reform the concept of
our national defense is
to be able to count on
our own defense shield,"
the minister said.
"We cannot be subject to
any type of intimidation
if Brazil is to play a
bigger role in
international politics,"
the minister added.
The cabinet of Brazilian
president Luiz Inacio
Lula da Silva is
currently discussing
details of the
reorganization of the
armed forces.
The Brazilian armed
forces decided to
increase their numbers
and capability in a bid
to better patrol their
coastline.
Brazil has discovered a
significant oil reserve
off its coast recently.
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