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Lula Warns Trump Plans Colonization, U.S. Denies Claim

By Drooid · Sep 28, 2026, 2:56 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva accuses U.S. President Donald Trump of planning colonisation through October 4 election meddling.
U.S. State Department called Lula’s colonisation claim a baseless lie.
Rep. Delia C. Ramirez sent a letter to Secretary Marco Rubio warning of a U.S. campaign.
Brazilian intelligence warned of a “critical level” risk of U.S. election interference.
Eden Valadares said Sunday protests will mobilise citizens.

History

Historical Context

In April 1964 the United States backed the Brazilian military coup that ousted President João Goulart, providing about $20 million in covert aid and 30 percent of rebel weapons through Operation Brother Sam. The resulting 21-year dictatorship fostered anti-American sentiment that endures today, prompting Lula’s 2024 claim that Donald Trump seeks to “colonise” Brazil and calls for safeguards against election interference.

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Story summary

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva accuses U.S. President Donald Trump of planning colonisation through October 4 election meddling.
U.S. State Department called Lula’s colonisation claim a baseless lie.
Rep. Delia C. Ramirez sent a letter to Secretary Marco Rubio warning of a U.S. campaign.
Brazilian intelligence warned of a “critical level” risk of U.S. election interference.
Eden Valadares said Sunday protests will mobilise citizens.

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