While the statute was being drafted, Brazil argued against the inclusion of cultural genocide, claiming that some minority groups may use it to oppose the normal assimilation which occurs in a new country.
Sewaktu statuta sedang disusun, Brasil menentang masuknya genosida budaya, mengklaim bahwa beberapa kelompok minoritas dapat menggunakannya untuk menentang asimilasi normal yang terjadi di negara baru.