Latin America politics

Lula’s Brazil Comeback Deals Blow to Trump’s Latin America Ambitions

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Image showing Brazilian President Lula speaks at a podium in front of the Brazilian flag, with the headline, Lula Challenges Trump’s Power.

Lula’s Brazil Comeback Deals Blow to Trump’s Latin America Ambitions Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has secured a fourth presidential term after defeating Flávio Bolsonaro in the October 25 runoff, winning 51.8% of the vote against his rival’s 48.2%. The victory challenges President Donald Trump’s efforts to expand U.S. influence across Latin America. … Read more

Lula Accuses Trump of Seeking to ‘Colonise’ Brazil and Control Its Resources

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Image showing Donald Trump in a black suit pointing while speaking, with the headline “COLONISE BRAZIL” at the bottom.

Lula Accuses Trump of Seeking to ‘Colonise’ Brazil and Control Its Resources Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s campaign has accused Donald Trump of seeking to ‘colonise’ Brazil and gain access to its natural resources by influencing the October election. A campaign advert claims Trump supports Lula’s main rival, Flávio Bolsonaro, and says a … Read more