PoliticsEchoes of cold war as US accused of meddling in another Brazilian election

Donald Trump and Marco Rubio are accused of trying to influence Brazil’s 2026 presidential election in favor of far-right senator Flávio Bolsonaro and against leftwing incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Critics compare US tariffs and diplomatic pressure with CIA intervention before Brazil’s 1964 coup, while Brazilian officials suspect efforts to undermine confidence in the voting system.

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TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-09-01 12:00Original