Lula campaign accuses Trump of seeking to colonise Brazil and influence election

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s presidential campaign has accused U.S. President Donald Trump of seeking to “colonise” Brazil and capture its natural resources by meddling in the country’s upcoming presidential election. The claim was presented in a televised campaign advert that aired on Thursday.

The advertisement, broadcast by Lula’s team, warned that alleged U.S. interference could affect the October vote and highlighted fears about the impact such meddling might have on the election outcome. The spot specifically linked Trump’s alleged actions to an effort to influence the vote in favour of Lula’s far‑right opponents. The advert aired Thursday and warned of alleged U.S. interference in Brazil’s presidential election.