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September 22, 2026
Lula Accuses Trump of Meddling in Brazil's Elections to Capture Resources
- President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's campaign claims Donald Trump aims to 'colonise' Brazil by influencing the upcoming elections.
- Lula's campaign ad warns that Trump's support for Flávio Bolsonaro threatens Brazil's sovereignty and natural resources.
- The US State Department has denied allegations of interference, calling them baseless, as concerns grow over the electoral process ahead of the October elections.
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- Brazil's Lula warns against foreign interference in electionsSep 22, 2026 at 3:43 PM · AP
- Lula says Trump wants to ‘colonise’ and capture Brazil’s resources by meddling in electionSep 25, 2026 at 3:33 AM · The Guardian