PoliticsLula says Trump wants to ‘colonise’ Brazil and seize its resources through election meddling

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s campaign accused Donald Trump of trying to influence Brazil’s presidential election in favor of Flávio Bolsonaro so the US could capture Brazil’s natural resources. A campaign advert made the claim as concern over alleged US interference grew; the State Department denied meddling. Lula and Bolsonaro are neck and neck ahead of the 4 October first round.

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