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Brazil denies visas to two Trump officials ahead of October elections

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Brazil rejected visas for two US officials from Donald Trump’s administration, alleging they sought to influence the country’s October presidential election. The foreign office spokesperson cited interference concerns in the denial.

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Brazil denies visas to two Trump officials ahead of October elections

Brazil’s foreign office denied visas to two officials from former US President Donald Trump’s administration on Saturday, citing concerns they sought to influence the country’s October presidential election. The officials had planned to meet with Brazilian electoral authorities. A spokesperson for Brazil’s foreign ministry stated the denial was based on allegations of interference. The move adds to growing political tensions between Brazil and the US. The officials had not been named publicly.

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