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Trump Administration Demanded That 'Political Dissidents' Be Allowed to Take Part in Brazil's Election

The Trump administration demanded, during negotiations over the first imposition of 50% tariffs on Brazil, that the country allow "political dissidents" to take part in the 2026 presidential election. The demand was included in a document sent to Brazilian authorities by their US counterparts in October 2025, revealed by newspaper O Estado de S.Paulo and confirmed by Folha . Leia mais (09/17/2026…

We haven't written up this one. Folha de S.Paulo (English) has the full story — the link below goes straight to it.

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