Brazil election: Lula vows to stand up to Trump

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What happened

Brazilian President Lula says he will confront President Donald Trump at the UN in New York, accusing him of interfering in Brazil's election as tensions between Washington and Brasília deepen.

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  • Reported by France 24 and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:47:39 UTC.

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