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US Accused of Interfering in Brazil Election: Echoes of the Cold War
The Trump administration is accused of using tariffs and terrorist designations to sway Brazil's 2026 election toward far-right candidate Flávio Bolsonaro, drawing comparisons to Cold War-era CIA meddling. Analysts and Brazilian officials worry the pressure aims to weaken President Lula and expand U.S. influence in Latin America, while Washington denies any interference.