At G-7, Trump Calls Brazil Politically Dangerous; Lula Urges Non-Interference

During the G-7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, France, U.S. President Donald Trump characterized Brazil's political situation as "a little complicated" and "politically dangerous," particularly concerning its elections. Trump mentioned hearing about the arrest of someone running for office, seemingly confusing Eduardo Bolsonaro, who was convicted by Brazil's Supreme Court for coercion, with Flávio Bolsonaro, a presidential pre-candidate. Trump suggested this individual was doing well in polls before their arrest. In response, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva stated that Trump "knows little about Brazil." Lula asserted that if Trump's understanding of Brazil comes from his relationship with the Bolsonaro family, then he is ignorant of the country. Lula suggested the U.S. could learn from Brazil's elections, highlighting the tranquility and efficiency of Brazil's electronic voting system. He emphasized that electoral processes are internal matters for each nation, stating, "Don't interfere in Brazil's elections, because Brazil's elections are Brazil's problem, just as the United States' elections are the United States' problem." Lula also commented on his lack of a bilateral meeting with Trump, calling the U.S. president's actions "outrageous" towards Brazil and describing him as acting like an "emperor."

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The country is a little complicated, isn't it? Politically. It's a little dangerous politically.