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Lula accuses Trump of trying to colonize Brazil

By Drooid · Sep 25, 2026, 10:36 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Brazil President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva accuses U.S. President Donald Trump of trying to colonise Brazil for its resources.
Lula’s campaign aired a TV spot saying Trump backs Flávio Bolsonaro to turn Brazil into a colony.
Meta disabled Lula’s Facebook advertising account days before the October 4 first-round election.
U.S. imposed 25% tariffs on Brazilian imports, citing Brazil’s treatment of American tech firms.

History

Historical Context

In March-April 1964, the United States—through Ambassador Lincoln Gordon and Operation Brother Sam—supported Brazilian military officers who overthrew President João Goulart, establishing a regime that lasted 21 years. The Cold-War context and earlier U.S. pressure on Goulart’s reforms set a precedent for external interference that Lula cites today when condemning Trump’s tariff threats and Meta’s restrictions.

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Story summary

Brazil President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva accuses U.S. President Donald Trump of trying to colonise Brazil for its resources.
Lula’s campaign aired a TV spot saying Trump backs Flávio Bolsonaro to turn Brazil into a colony.
Meta disabled Lula’s Facebook advertising account days before the October 4 first-round election.
U.S. imposed 25% tariffs on Brazilian imports, citing Brazil’s treatment of American tech firms.

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