Trump calls Brazil 'politically difficult'; Lula says he should learn about 'civilized elections'

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Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva asked US President Donald Trump not to interfere in Brazil's elections, emphasizing electoral sovereignty. Trump's earlier comments on Brazil's elections prompted Lula's response, highlighting tensions between the two leaders regarding political processes.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Wednesday asked his US counterpart, Donald Trump, not to interfere in Brazil's elections, a matter he stressed is exclusive to Brazil, just as his country does not seek to meddle in the electoral processes of the United States. The demand was a response to remarks Trump had made about Brazil hours earlier.