Lula says Trump wants to ‘colonise’ and capture Brazil’s resources by meddling in election

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Brazilian presidential candidate Lula accused former US President Donald Trump of attempting to 'colonise' Brazil by meddling in the upcoming election to secure control over the country's natural resources. The claim was made in a televised campaign advert amid increasing concerns about foreign interference.

A TV spot claims the US president is trying to sway October’s presidential vote in favour of Lula’s far-right opponents Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s presidential campaign has accused Donald Trump of wanting to “colonise” Brazil in order to capture its natural resources by meddling in next month’s presidential election. The accusation came in a televised campaign advert that was broadcast on Thursday by Lula’s team amid growing fears over the impact alleged US interference could have on the vote. Continue reading...