The remarks come as Brazil prepares to head to the polls with candidate Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro in a close race. Lula previously called for Trump to remain uninvolved in the contest. While Trump has historically provided explicit endorsements for various candidates across Latin America, he has maintained a neutral tone throughout this election.
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Trump Refuses to Endorse Flavio Bolsonaro in Brazil Election
World18 days ago
Donald Trump avoided pledging support for a specific candidate in the current Brazilian electoral cycle, stating that he is observing the process closely. When questioned by a journalist from the Spanish newspaper ABC on whether he backs Flavio Bolsonaro, Trump responded that the U.S. is monitoring the situation and keeping a close eye on the upcoming vote.
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