# Lula’s comeback in Brazil dents Trump’s ambitions for Latin America

https://mins.news/en/item/116961

- BBC News, 2026-10-27 01:46 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq62yg6rggj0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> Lula’s defiance of what he called US interference helped fuel patriotic support during Brazil’s election. Trump said he liked Lula but also described the vote as “terrible” and “rigged.” Although ties have thawed, disputes over the election and US actions in the region could renew tensions.

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