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Democratic lawmakers accuse Trump administration of interference in Brazilian elections

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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Americas category. Published on September 24, 2026 • Originally reported by Tiago Rogero in Rio de Janeiro. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.

Legislators sent letter to Marco Rubio saying US interference is weakening Brazil’s democratic institutions

A group of 31 Democratic members of the US Congress has sent a letter to the secretary of state, Marco Rubio, criticising the Trump administration over “an apparent effort to interfere with, and potentially undermine” Brazil’s elections.

Latin America’s largest country will hold the first round of its presidential election on 4 October, with polls showing a technical tie between the incumbent leftist president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, and the far-right senator Flávio Bolsonaro.

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