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Lula Campaign Urges Probe of Trump Consular Suspension in Brazil

By Drooid · Oct 4, 2026, 8:05 AM UTC · How we work

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Lula da Silva campaign asked Brazil's Superior Electoral Court to probe the U.S. consular suspension.
President Donald Trump halted in-person consular services at U.S. embassy and consulates across Brazil, citing security concerns.
Brazil's intelligence agency said the suspension sought to aid Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro.
Senators Jeanne Shaheen, Peter Welch and Tim Kaine wrote to Marco Rubio warning actions could affect Brazil’s October election.

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Lula da Silva campaign asked Brazil's Superior Electoral Court to probe the U.S. consular suspension.
President Donald Trump halted in-person consular services at U.S. embassy and consulates across Brazil, citing security concerns.
Brazil's intelligence agency said the suspension sought to aid Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro.
Senators Jeanne Shaheen, Peter Welch and Tim Kaine wrote to Marco Rubio warning actions could affect Brazil’s October election.