Lula decorates Fernández with the Cruzeiro do Sul national order

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) decorated this Monday (26) Argentine President Alberto Fernández with the Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross, given to foreign personalities worthy of recognition by the Brazilian nation. The president also awarded the first lady of Argentina, Fabíola Yañez, with the Grand Cross of the Order of Rio Branco, destined for meritorious services and civic virtues.

“Both are representatives of a nation for which we Brazilians have respect and affection and who honor us on this very special date”, said Lula. This is the fifth meeting of the two leaders in 2023. Argentina faces a serious economic crisis, with devaluation of the local currency, loss of purchasing power and high inflation rates, reported Agência Brasil.

Lula has articulated initiatives to help the neighboring country. Last month, in Japan, the Brazilian spoke with the director general of the IMF, Kristalina Georgieva, about the economic situation in Argentina, in addition to seeking support from the Brics, an economic bloc made up of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. South.