Democratic lawmakers accuse Trump administration of interference in Brazilian elections
Thirty-one Democratic members of the US Congress have sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, accusing the Trump administration of interfering in Brazil's upcoming presidential election.
The story so far
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Open questions and key claims
Lula stated that diplomacy is the only option to end the war in Ukraine.
Lula criticized the UN Security Council for immobility and not fulfilling its role.
Lula warned against foreign interference in Brazil's upcoming election at the UN General Assembly.
Brazil will not allow domestic or foreign actors to undermine the October 4 vote.
Democratic lawmakers accuse the Trump administration of interfering in Brazil's elections.
The US government took measures interpreted as attempts to secure a victory for Flávio Bolsonaro.
The Brazilian president has repeatedly complained that Trump is trying to interfere in Brazil's elections.
Who and where
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