Brazilian President Lula reiterated that he will not allow foreign forces to interfere.

On September 6th, local time, Brazilian President Lula criticized foreign attempts to interfere in Brazil in a televised speech, stating that Brazil will not accept "anyone's orders." Lula also referred to the country's politicians who "encourage attacks" on Brazil as "national traitors." Lula emphasized that Brazil is a sovereign nation that will not accept orders from anyone. He reiterated that Brazil is not and will not be a colony, and that Brazil has the ability to govern its land, take care of its people, and will not accept any foreign government interference.