‘Don’t meddle’: Lula calls on Trump to stay out of Brazil’s elections
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has urged the United States not to interfere in Brazil's upcoming presidential elections, which are scheduled for October.
The story so far
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Open questions and key claims
Eduardo Bolsonaro stated his US actions aimed to punish officials not complying with the constitution, not to acquit his father.
Justice Cristiano Zanin stated Eduardo Bolsonaro's actions threatened Brazilian authorities and citizens, calling them 'illegitimate and criminal'.
Lula warned the United States not to interfere in Brazil's upcoming presidential elections.
Trump issued a public letter calling the trial of Jair Bolsonaro a 'witch hunt'.
Brazil's supreme court voted to convict Eduardo Bolsonaro of courting US interference in his father's coup plot trial.
Eduardo Bolsonaro was charged with seeking US sanctions on justices and tariffs on Brazilian goods.
Brazil convicted Jair Bolsonaro's son of pursuing US help in father's legal battle.
US President Donald Trump imposed a 50% tariff on Brazil last July.
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