US Democrats accuse Trump admin of meddling in Brazil election ahead of October vote

31 Democratic lawmakers sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio alleging the Trump administration is attempting to interfere in Brazil's presidential election, scheduled for October 4, where polls show a technical tie between Lula and a far-right challenger. The claim is an accusation from opposition legislators, not yet corroborated by evidence. This matters as it could strain US-Brazil relations and signal a shift in US foreign policy toward Latin America.