Lula battles Trump, Milei over perceived election meddling

President Lula's government accuses Trump’s administration of improperly intervening in Brazil’s affairs. Leer más

The twin disputes are unfolding against the backdrop of a fierce election battle between President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and the right-leaning Flavio Bolsonaro.

Brazil plunged deeper into diplomatic disputes with two of its most important partners in the Americas over what it described as attempts by the conservative governments of the US and Argentina to interfere in its October presidential election.