Brazilian court orders police inquiry into foreign election interference

Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Flávio Dino ordered the Federal Police to open an inquiry into alleged foreign interference in Brazil's electoral process, focusing on hidden campaign financing. The decision follows a request by the Workers' Party and cites reports from the Brazilian Intelligence Agency warning of external actors seeking to influence elections. Dino highlighted allegations involving the Rockbridge Network raising funds in the US for candidate Flávio Bolsonaro, paid foreign social media posts, and potential links between electoral support and Brazilian rare earth mining interests. The investigation will examine foreign-funded advertising, algorithmic manipulation by internet companies, and contacts between Rockbridge representatives and Brazilian businesspeople. Dino also referenced concerns from UN observers about platform irregularities during the elections.