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The Trump administration revoked the visa of Brazil's ambassador to the US in retaliation for Brasília's refusal to approve the US ambassador nominee and for denying visas to two American officials. The move escalates diplomatic tensions as Brazil approaches its October presidential election, with Brazil condemning it as a deliberate hostile act.
Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro has shared a photo of his meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House as he seeks to shore up his presidential campaign, which has been damaged by a financial scandal. The son of imprisoned former President Jair Bolsonaro is the leading right-wing candidate in Brazil's upcoming election against incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
A new Datafolha poll shows President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Flavio Bolsonaro tied at 45% support each. The survey was conducted before a fresh scandal broke involving Bolsonaro's campaign and a film sponsorship deal linked to a jailed banker. The two candidates are now in a tight race ahead of the October general election.
Leaked audio and text messages reveal that Flávio Bolsonaro, the far-right Brazilian senator leading the presidential race, requested $26.8 million from a jailed banker accused of massive fraud to produce a biographical film glorifying his father, former President Jair Bolsonaro. The scandal has dealt a severe blow to his campaign, even drawing criticism from within his own political camp.
