Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleBrazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (AFP/Getty)Brazil has reportedly rejected visa applications from two US officials associated with the Trump administration. The officials, Riley M. Barnes and Samuel Samson, are reported to have intended to travel to Brazil to cast doubt on the integrity of its electoral system. Brazilian officials perceived this US initiative as an attempt to influence the country's forthcoming October presidential election. The election will see incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva contend with Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, an ally of Trump. In a related development, Argentine President Javier Milei travelled to Brazil to endorse Senator Bolsonaro's presidential campaign. In fullBrazil denies visas to Trump officials over election interference fearsMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Brazil denies entry to US officials ‘wanting to influence October election’
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleBrazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (AFP/Getty)Brazil has reportedly rejected visa applications from two US officials associated with the Trump administration. The officials, Riley M. Barnes and Samuel Samson, are reported to have intended to travel to Brazil to cast doubt on the integrity of its electoral system. Brazilian officials perceived this US initiative as an attempt to influence the country's forthcoming October presidential election. The election will see incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva contend with Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, an ally of Trump. In a related development, Argentine President Javier Milei travelled to Brazil to endorse Senator Bolsonaro's presidential campaign. In fullBrazil denies visas to Trump officials over election interference fearsMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
