Portuguese government downplays impact of Brazilian meat blockade

The Portuguese government downplayed the impact of the Brazilian meat blockade, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stating that it "does not have, at this stage, elements that allow anticipating significant consequences" for Portugal. This position follows measures taken by Brazil that resulted in restrictions on Brazilian meat imports by several countries. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs indicates that, at this moment, it does not have sufficient information to concretely assess the effects that this situation may have on the Portuguese economy. The Portuguese position contrasts with that of other countries that expressed greater concern about the consequences of the blockade. The government maintains a monitoring posture of the situation, without anticipating significant problems for the country.