Trump kept silent in Brazil’s election. It might have helped his ally.

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Washington Post

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A White House adviser said the uncharacteristic reticence was a strategic decision as Flávio Bolsonaro takes the lead heading into the next round.

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  • Reported by Washington Post and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 22:40:09 UTC.

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