Lula warns Trump against meddling in Brazil election after criticism of judiciary
Key takeaways
- The exchange underscores rising tensions as Washington pushes new tariffs and labels two drug-trafficking groups as foreign terrorist organisations.
- Lula has frequently defended Brazil's sovereignty since Trump imposed tariffs on the country last year citing a “ witch-hunt trial ” against his ally, former President Jair Bolsonaro.
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Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Wednesday warned US President Donald Trump against interfering in Brazil's October presidential election after renewed US criticism of judicial actions against Lula's political opponents. The exchange underscores rising tensions as Washington pushes new tariffs and labels two drug-trafficking groups as foreign terrorist organisations.
By: FRANCE 24 Donald Trump and Lula da Silva, presidents of the United States and Brazil, respectively © France 24 Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva warned US President Donald Trump on Wednesday not to meddle in Brazil's October presidential election after Trump made his latest criticism of Brazil over judicial moves against Lula's political rivals.
The remarks show the escalating tensions between Brazil and the US after the Trump administration proposed further tariffs against the South American country and recently classified two drug-trafficking groups as foreign terrorist organisations — moves that Lula opposes.