Brazil's President Lula to Urge Trump Not to Interfere in Elections
Summary
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva says he will urge Donald Trump not to interfere in Brazil’s elections if they meet at the UN General Assembly next week. The tensions come amid US tariffs on Brazilian goods and disputes linked to the case against Jair Bolsonaro.
Key Points
- Lula said he plans to tell Donald Trump not to interfere in Brazil’s October elections if they meet at the UN General Assembly.
- He accused the US of using new tariffs on Brazilian goods as economic pressure to influence the vote.
- Brazil’s Foreign Ministry said no special bilateral meeting has been scheduled, though the two leaders could meet at the UN event.
- The tariff tensions are tied to the case against former President Jair Bolsonaro, who is a Trump ally.
