Lula warns Trump against election interference in Brazil

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva reiterated on Thursday that he will not accept interference from U.S. President Donald Trump in Brazil's October 4 elections, warning Trump that any such meddling would cost him support in the vote. Lula's remarks came after the two leaders did not meet at the UN General Assembly on Tuesday, and following Trump's announcement of the "Shield of the Americas" initiative to combat organized crime in Latin America, which Brazil did not join. Brazil's intelligence agency has reported U.S. actions in the election, prompting Lula's campaign to appeal to the Supreme Court. Brazilian officials view the U.S.-led coalition as a potential gateway for American interference in Latin American economies and sovereignty, citing Trump's national security strategy that prioritizes U.S. dominance and access to critical minerals in the region.