Brazil's Temer at U.N. decries rise in nationalism, protectionism

Reuters

Published Sep 19, 2017 10:19AM ET

Updated Sep 19, 2017 10:30AM ET

Brazil's Temer at U.N. decries rise in nationalism, protectionism

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Brazilian President Michel Temer criticized a rise in nationalism around the world and said in a speech to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday that protectionism was not the solution to economic difficulties faced by countries.

Temer also expressed concern about the deterioration of human rights in Venezuela, where the socialist government has been accused by opponents of becoming a dictatorship.