Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's presidential campaign has accused Donald Trump of wanting to 'colonise' Brazil and capture its natural resources by interfering in next month's presidential election, according to the Guardian.
Key facts
- Lula's campaign accused Donald Trump of wanting to 'colonise' Brazil to capture its natural resources.
- The accusation was made in a televised campaign advert broadcast on Thursday.
- The advert claims the US president is trying to sway October's presidential vote in favour of Lula's far-right opponents.
- The claim comes amid growing fears over the impact of alleged US interference on the vote.
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s presidential campaign has accused US President Donald Trump of seeking to ‘colonise’ Brazil and seize its natural resources by interfering in next month’s presidential election, according to the Guardian.
The accusation came in a televised campaign advert broadcast on Thursday by Lula’s team. The spot claims the US president is trying to sway October’s presidential vote in favour of Lula’s far-right opponents, the Guardian reported.
The advert was released amid what the Guardian described as growing fears over the impact that alleged US interference could have on the vote.
Brazil is scheduled to hold its presidential election in October. The campaign advert frames the contest in stark terms, casting alleged foreign involvement as an attempt to gain control over the country’s natural resources.
The Guardian’s report focuses on the claims made by Lula’s campaign in the televised spot and the wider concern over alleged US interference in the electoral process.
Why it matters
Accusations of foreign interference in a major democratic election raise significant questions about sovereignty and the integrity of the vote. As one of the world's largest economies and a key holder of natural resources, Brazil's election outcome carries international weight.
Frequently asked questions
What did Lula's campaign accuse Trump of?
According to the Guardian, Lula's campaign accused Donald Trump of wanting to 'colonise' Brazil in order to capture its natural resources by meddling in next month's presidential election.
How was the accusation made?
The accusation came in a televised campaign advert broadcast on Thursday by Lula's team, according to the Guardian.
When is Brazil's presidential election?
The Guardian reports that the presidential vote is scheduled for October.