Latin America
Will Trump's efforts to boost Bolsonaro blow up in his face?
US interference in this weekend's election in Brazil could help left-wing President Lula
October 02, 2026
US interference in this weekend's election in Brazil could help left-wing President Lula
The son of former President Bolsonaro is in a bind on tariffs, while the incumbent looks tough in the face of US pressure
Lula is prioritizing multilateralism — and new markets — ahead of October's election
Today's Supreme Court decision only closes one avenue for the president to unilaterally impose tariffs
Short-term political alignments with so-called 'champions' may erode long-term influence
Eduardo Bolsonaro has been lobbying all over DC for months. Problem is, it may be against the law.
