We will welcome refugees with open arms: Brazilian President

In a recent statement made by Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff, she said that Brazil is ready to welcome more refugees "with open arms". "I would like to take this opportunity to reiterate the government's willingness to receive those who, having been expelled from their place of origin, want to come here to work and contribute to Brazil's peace and prosperity," Xinhua quoted Rousseff as saying.

The tragic death of Syrian toddler Aylan Kurdi seem move the Brazilian president too, she said that the toddlers lifeless body washed up on a Turkish beach symbolizes the current refugee crisis around the globe. The image "touched all of us and presented the world with a challenge", said Rousseff, noting Brazilian society is made up of different ethnicities.

In reference to Brazil's domestic economic difficulties, the president said, "I know it's my responsibility to present paths and solutions for the passage needed" but she also placed part of the blame on the global situation.