Brazil election seen as final piece in Trump's Latin America influence push

The US has reportedly used coercion and economic pressure to align much of Latin America with its interests, and now eyes Brazil's 2026 presidential race as the last major holdout. The article suggests Washington hopes for a victory by far-right candidate Flávio Bolsonaro, which would complete a regional realignment. The claim of US control over Latin America is an analytical assertion, and the outcome of the Brazilian election remains uncertain.