Trump Lets Flávio Bolsonaro Stay in the US as Brazil Election Strains Bilateral Relations

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Trump opens the door for Flávio Bolsonaro to remain in the US for longer. This concerns the Brazilian presidential candidate following his election defeat and could further strain relations between Washington and Brasília.

Trump Calls the Election a Disgrace

According to the business newspaper Handelsblatt, Trump described the election in Brazil as a disgrace. At the same time, he said the defeated candidate Flávio Bolsonaro would be allowed to stay in the US.

for as long as he wants

For you, this means: Trump is publicly exerting pressure on the candidate and, in doing so, is signaling the tense situation.

No Meeting Is Currently Planned

According to Tagesschau, Trump does not currently want to meet Flávio Bolsonaro. Following his defeat, the candidate had left for the US and had been expressly invited there by Trump.

Another report says the US was not directly involved in the flight. The source thus distinguishes Trump's statement about permission to stay from any possible support for the journey.

not directly

Relations Between the Countries Are Under Strain

The three reports confirm the core facts: Trump is allowing the Brazilian election loser to stay in the US and is linking this to fierce criticism of the election. Handelsblatt identifies a possible consequence in the form of strain on relations between the two countries. Tagesschau additionally reports that no meeting with Bolsonaro is currently planned.

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