Why has Brazil accused the US of election interference?

Why has Brazil accused the US of election interference?Why has Brazil accused the US of election interference?In Brazil’s upcoming presidential election, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is facing right-wing challenger and ally of Donald Trump, Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro.Washington has backed closer ties with Brazil’s right wing, while Lula da Silva has accused Bolsonaro’s camp of encouraging foreign interference.The election has raised questions about US influence, trade tariffs, organised crime and Brazil’s sovereignty.The BBC's Ione Wells explains.SubsectionLatin AmericaPublished22 minutes agoShare pageAbout sharingRelated topicsLuiz Inacio Lula da SilvaYou are now following Luiz Inacio Lula da SilvaUpdates from your News topics will appear in My News and in a collection on the News homepage.BrazilYou are now following BrazilUpdates from your News topics will appear in My News and in a collection on the News homepage.Donald TrumpYou are now following Donald TrumpUpdates from your News topics will appear in My News and in a collection on the News homepage.Jair BolsonaroYou are now following Jair BolsonaroUpdates from your News topics will appear in My News and in a collection on the News homepage.United StatesYou are now following United StatesUpdates from your News topics will appear in My News and in a collection on the News homepage.