Commentary: Election win by Brazil's Lula limits Trump’s Latin American ambition
Brazil’s election outcome tests whether a renewed Monroe Doctrine can survive Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's active non-alignment, says an academic.
Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro addressed the nation and world on Wednesday, claiming he is the legitimate president of Brazil. In his first public statement since leaving the country following Sunday's presidential election, Bolsonaro accused the election of being rigged. He expressed gratitude to President Trump and the American people for their welcome.
Bolsonaro claimed he watched in dismay as the election process seemed to be manipulated. He predicted the outcome of his loss and stated he was prepared for the consequences. Bolsonaro said he did not flee Brazil but left for the safety of his family, citing the "politization of the justice system" in Brazil. He vowed to continue leading the opposition from the United States.
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