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Lula Accuses Trump of Meddling in Brazil Election, Calls it an Attempt to "Colonise"
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Moneycontrol•25-09-2026, 20:51
Lula Accuses Trump of Meddling in Brazil Election, Calls it an Attempt to "Colonise"
- •Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's campaign alleges US President Donald Trump is trying to "colonise" Brazil and influence its upcoming presidential election.
- •A campaign advertisement claims Trump seeks to favor Flávio Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, to gain access to Brazil's natural resources.
- •The US State Department has denied allegations of interference, calling suggestions of a US "ploy" a "baseless lie."
- •Lula warned against domestic and foreign interference in Brazil's election at the UN General Assembly, stating "Brazilian democracy belongs to the Brazilians."
- •Lula's Workers' Party has filed legal action against Flávio Bolsonaro and Eduardo Bolsonaro, alleging coordination with the Trump administration and seeking investigation into US interference.
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President Lula's campaign released an advertisement accusing Donald Trump of meddling in Brazil's upcoming October presidential election to support rival candidate Flávio Bolsonaro and gain access to the country's natural resources.
Lula's Workers' Party filed a case with Brazil's Superior Electoral Court against Flávio and Eduardo Bolsonaro for alleged abuse of power and coordination with the Trump administration, while also asking the Supreme Federal Court to investigate potential US interference.
The US State Department has rejected allegations of election interference, previously describing any suggestion of a US plot to undermine Brazil's democratic process as a baseless lie.
