Brazil repudiates attacks in Turkey

In a statement issued by the Foreign Ministry, the Brazilian government condemned the attacks that left dozens of people dead or injured in Istanbul, Turkey, on Tuesday (Jun. 28). The attacks, which have been carried out by suicide bombers and are attributed to Islamic State, took place at Ataturk Airport, the largest airport in Turkey and the third busiest in Europe.

In the statement, the Brazilian government expressed its condolences to the families of the victims and its solidarity with the people and government of Turkey, and reiterated its firm condemnation of all terrorism. The Foreign Ministry statement said that the Consulate General of Brazil in Istanbul is closely monitoring the situation. So far, no Brazilians have been reported to be among the victims, the note said.

Translated by Mayra Borges