Democratic lawmakers accuse Trump administration of interference in Brazilian elections
Summary
A group of 31 Democratic members of the US Congress wrote to Secretary of State Marco Rubio accusing President Donald Trump’s administration of trying to interfere in Brazil’s upcoming elections. They claim the administration supported the far-right candidate Flávio Bolsonaro through tariffs and diplomatic pressure, which Brazil’s government denies.Key Facts
- Brazil’s presidential election first round is on October 4, with a close race between Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro.
- 31 Democrats, including 30 House members and Senator Bernie Sanders, sent a letter to Marco Rubio about Trump administration actions.
- They say the US government took steps aiming to help Bolsonaro win, such as imposing tariffs and planning to send officials to question Brazil’s voting system.
- Brazil rejected the US officials’ visa requests to visit during the election period.
- The letter claims Trump’s policies risk hurting Brazil’s democracy and the US-Brazil relationship.
- Democrats refer to a pattern of interference in Latin American elections, mentioning Argentina, Honduras, and Colombia.
- Brazil’s President Lula said he will not allow interference in his country’s elections, speaking at the UN General Assembly.
- The State Department has not commented on the accusations or the lawmakers’ letter.
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