Major non-NATO ally: Trump clears path for military partnership with Brazil
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(Worthy News) – President Trump designated Brazil Wednesday night as a major non-NATO ally, paving the way for sharing military intelligence and privileged acquisition of military equipment.
The president issued a brief memorandum, after initially raising the prospect publicly during Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s visit to the White House in March.
White House National Security Adviser John R. Bolton has conferred with Brazilian officials this year regarding the crisis in neighboring Venezuela, where the U.S. is seeking the ouster of socialist leader Nicolas Maduro. [ Source: Washington Times (Read More…) ]
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