Thanks to the visibility drawn by the media to this particular case though, the Itamaraty has fallen under heavy criticism by the online community for its decision, sparking a discussion on the institution's power and on the violation of the very notion of secularism enshrined in Brazil's constitution. 
Tushukuru siku hizi kuna uwazi ulioletwa na vyombo vya habari ambao uliwezesha jambo hili kufahamika na kufikia Wizara husika kupata upinzani mkali kutoka kwa raia watumiao mtandao kufuatia uamuzi huo. Ukosoaji wa hatua hiyo umechochea kwa namna mpya mjadala uliokuwepo wa mamlaka ya taasisi husika na kukiukwa kwa dhana ya nchi kutokuwa na dini kwa mujibu wa katiba ya nchi hiyo.