Deepening Diplomatic Rift Over Delayed Authorization of Uruguayan Air Force Aid by Brazil
A diplomatic rift emerged when Brazil delayed authorizing the Uruguayan Air Force’s (FAU) emergency response to the catastrophic flooding in Rio Grande do Sul. FAU mobilized a Bell 212 helicopter and Hercules KC-130H aircraft carrying Zodiac boats and drones to assist. Despite this, Brazil stalled for nearly four days before allowing a flight transporting only […]