Will Trump’s Efforts To Boost Bolsonaro Blow Up in His Face?
U.S. tariffs and sanctions have lifted Lula’s approval above 50% and fueled fears that Washington’s pressure could strengthen nationalist backlash.
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Trump’s Meddling in Brazil’s Elections May Backfire
The Trump administration has ratcheted up their election interference efforts in Brazil, using sanctions, tariffs, and narratives to give Flávio Bolsonaro—son of right-wing hardliner and convicted traitor Jair Bolsonaro—any possible edge over incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. It may very well backfire. This has been brewing for some time. The Trump administration has threatened military action against Brazil, started classifying cri…
The approximately 158 million Brazilian voters will not only have to separate Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Flavio Bolsonaro – supported by Donald Trump – for the office of President, but also vote for the partial renewal of the Congress or for the governors of the states. The social issue remains the major issue of all these elections.
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