PoliticsWhy has Brazil accused the US of election interference?

Brazil is heading into a presidential election pitting President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva against right-wing challenger Flavio Bolsonaro, an ally of Donald Trump and son of former President Jair Bolsonaro. Lula says Bolsonaro’s camp is encouraging foreign interference, while Washington has supported closer ties with Brazil’s right wing. The contest has raised concerns over US influence, tariffs, organised crime and Brazil’s sovereignty.

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