BRAZIL: Days before voters choose between Lula and Bolsonaro, Brasília has publicly accused the US of interference. 👇
The charge comes as both candidates frame the race around sovereignty, with each accusing the other of bending to outside pressure.
Washington’s relationship with the next Brazilian government will reshape South American trade, Amazon policy, and China’s regional footprint.
Whoever wins inherits a country split on whether alignment with the US protects or undermines national independence.
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◆ Why it matters
Brazil rarely calls out Washington this directly, which tells you how much both campaigns think sovereignty sells right now. Lula wants to prove he won’t take orders from anyone, Bolsonaro wants to show he’s tough enough to push back even on allies. Whoever takes office will either repair the relationship quickly or test how far Brazil can drift without paying a price in investment and security cooperation.
Source: BBC World