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Brazil intelligence warns of critical risk of U.S. election interference

The Brazilian Intelligence Agency (ABIN) has issued a report warning of a ‘critical level’ of potential interference by the United States in Brazil’s 2026 general elections. The document, which was sent to the Presidency, the Superior Electoral Court (TSE), and the Ministry of Justice, suggests that the second administration of Donald Trump is prioritizing the reaffirmation of U.S. hegemony in Latin America.

ABIN notes an intensification of U.S. pressure through various channels, including economic and political measures. These include export tariffs and financial sanctions against Brazilian citizens and companies, specifically citing actions related to the designation of Brazilian criminal organizations as national security threats to the U.S. The agency identifies U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio as a central figure in these geopolitical strategies.

Simultaneously, Brazilian political polling shows a highly polarized landscape for the 2026 elections. A Quaest poll indicates that in a potential second-round scenario, Flávio Bolsonaro leads Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva with 42% to 40%. Other data shows Lula’s government facing a slight increase in negative evaluation, rising to 45% according to BTG/Nexus.

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Agência Brasileira de Inteligência · Augusto Cury · BTG/Nexus · Bernie Moreno · Brazil · Brazilian Intelligence Agency · Donald Trump · Flávio Bolsonaro · Flávio Dino · Instituto Veritá · Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva · Marco Rubio

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