The Brazilian ambassador to Italy, Renato Mosca de Souza, spoke out this Sunday, April 13, in response to the post made on the portal page Italianism, on Facebook, regarding decree-law no. 36. The measure limits the recognition of Italian citizenship by descent to only two generations.
The statement was made in the comments of the article's publication "Brazilian Ambassador to Italy remains silent on citizenship decree", this Sunday.
“Dear Brazilian friends, the Embassy has been in permanent dialogue with government authorities and opposition representatives since March 28th with a view to defending the interests of Italian-Brazilians,” wrote the ambassador.
According to him, diplomatic work continues in a discreet but continuous manner. “We are developing without fanfare, respecting Italian institutions, but with seriousness and commitment, rest assured.”
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Decree-Law 36, approved at the end of March, provoked a reaction among descendants of Italians in Latin America, especially in Brazil, for making it difficult for them to recognize citizenship jus sanguinis (right of blood).
In the published message, Souza's Fly reaffirms that he has been working to raise awareness in the Italian Parliament about the impacts of the law. “Those who know me know what has been done for the benefit of Brazilians in Italy and for those in Brazil who are awaiting recognition of their citizenship,” he wrote.
Finally, he made himself available for clarification: “I am available to anyone who wants to talk to me personally and find out what we are doing to defend Brazilian interests.”
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