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If the New York Times was in any doubt as
to what the Brazilian government thought of its article,
the official statement offers clarification.
"In the light of this frivolous
untrue report which offends the honour
of the president," it says, "we are cancelling
the visa of William Larry Rohter junior."
In the piece published on Sunday,
Mr Rohter suggested that Brazilians were worried about the drinking
habits of President Enacio Lula da Silva. He was pictured raising
a glass at a beer festival. The allegation
has been strongly denied by the Brazilian government and politicians
of all parties have united in the criticism
of the New York Times.
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as to: about
statement: formal announcement
clarification: an explanation
i n the light of: here, because
of
frivolous: silly
offends the honour: gives a bad
image of the character and personality
piece: article
allegation: a suggestion without
proof that someone has done something wrong
criticism: saying something negative
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