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At the UN, Brazil's Lula warns against foreign interference in upcoming election

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On September 22 at the UN General Assembly, Brazilian President Lula warned against foreign interference in Brazil's upcoming October election, specifically targeting both Washington and his political rivals. He emphasized that Brazil would not permit "internal and external enemies of democracy" to undermine the electoral process, stating that all candidates have freedom to express themselves but should avoid aligning with foreign interests harmful to the country. Lula highlighted concerns over potential disinformation campaigns while asserting that Brazil's electoral system is robust and capable of handling the election without external interference.

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On September 22, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva addressed the UN General Assembly to warn against foreign interference in Brazil's upcoming October election. He rejected any external involvement in combating organized crime within the country. Lula stated that Brazil would not tolerate "internal and external enemies of democracy" undermining the vote, framing it as a choice between "democracy and denialism." The president noted that some candidates might misuse their freedom of expression to align with foreign interests detrimental to Brazil. His remarks appeared directed at Flavio Bolsonaro, the eldest son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, who is currently under house arrest for attempting to overturn the 2022 election results and has ties to US President Donald Trump.

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At the UN, Brazil's Lula warns against foreign interference in upcoming election Sept 22 - Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva used his speech at the UN General Assembly on Tuesday to warn against foreign interference in Brazil's October election and reject any outside role in combating organized crime, remarks that appeared aimed at both Washington and his political rivals.

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🔮 Lula said Brazil would not allow "internal and external enemies of democracy" to undermine the vote, which he cast as a choice between "democracy and denialism."

2026-09-22 · The Straits Times

At the UN, Brazil's Lula warns against foreign interference in upcoming election · assertive framing

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that → warn → Washington

Lula said Brazil would not allow "internal and external enemies of democracy" to undermine the vote, which he cast as a choice between "democracy and denialism." asserted

he → say → democracy

"All candidates enjoy the broadest freedom of expression. asserted

candidates → enjoy → expression

We know that some abuse that freedom to align themselves with foreign interests that run counter to the country's interests," the leftist leader said, without naming anyone. asserted

leader → know → anyone

The comments appeared to be a reference to right-wing presidential challenger Flavio Bolsonaro, the eldest son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, who is under house arrest after being convicted of attempting to overturn the 2022 election result. asserted

who → appear → result

Flavio, whose father is a longtime ally of US President Donald Trump, met with the US leader earlier this year and launched his campaign in July highlighting support from Argentine President Javier Milei and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. asserted

father → meet → Milei

Opinion polls have shown Lula and Flavio statistically tied in a potential second-round runoff. asserted

Lula → show → runoff

Lula said Brazil's electoral system was "modern and robust" and warned against disinformation campaigns seeking to distort public debate during the campaign. asserted

system → say → campaign

"We will not allow the enemies of democracy, internal or external, to undermine the popular will," he said, criticizing what he called renewed attempts at geopolitical domination. asserted

he → allow → domination

"Brazil is nobody's backyard," Lula said. asserted

Lula → say → ?

"We are once again witnessing external interference in electoral processes." asserted

We → witness → processes

Lula said Brazil was prepared to confront criminal organizations operating in the country and across its borders, but called for international cooperation rather than intervention. asserted

Brazil → say → intervention

Earlier this year, Washington designated two major Brazilian drug gangs as terrorist organizations, a move Lula has criticized as undue interference in the South American country's internal affairs. asserted

Lula → designate → affairs

"We do not need aircraft carriers patrolling our waters. asserted

carriers → need → waters

We need cooperation to stem the flow of weapons and money that fuel crime," he said, adding that he had personally conveyed that message to Trump. asserted

he → need → Trump