USA: Trump's support for Bolsonaro could actually strengthen Lula
From Miami, presidential election loser Flávio Bolsonaro wants to lead the Brazilian opposition. But even his closest allies are keeping their distance - and Trump is being inconsistent.
In the past few days, US President Donald Trump's stance on Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and his election rival, Flávio Bolsonaro, has been increasingly contradictory. On Tuesday, Trump expressed his disapproval of the recent Brazilian presidential election, calling it a "shame" and a "blame for the Brazilian population" as Lula emerged as the clear winner.
However, Trump refrained from explicitly supporting Bolsonaro's claim to the presidency or making any concrete promises of political or diplomatic support for Bolsonaro's activities in Miami, Florida. The president had previously spoken of "fraud" in the election. The planned demonstration and press conference by Bolsonaro in Miami, scheduled for Thursday, did not take place, and a new date has not yet been announced.
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