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Trump tries to interfere in the Brazilian election and the worrying thing is that many times it works, says German political scientist

BBC News Brasil12 September 2026 at 11:36

Donald Trump's government is trying to influence the Brazilian presidential election, according to analysis by Peter Birle, one of Europe's leading experts on Brazil. Birle warned in an interview with BBC News Brasil that this external interference is concerning.

The German political scientist explained that the recent history of Latin America shows that this type of external pressure is often effective in influencing electoral outcomes in countries in the region.

Birle is recognized as one of Europe's leading experts on Brazilian politics and his studies focus precisely on the political relations between Latin American countries and external powers.

The interview with BBC News Brasil takes place at a time of diplomatic tensions, with concerns about how much foreign interference can affect the Brazilian democratic process.

Why this matters

External interference in Brazilian elections represents a threat to national sovereignty and the integrity of the democratic process. Brazilian readers need to be aware of manipulation attempts that, according to experts, have historically succeeded in countries in the region. This article adds to concerns already raised about possible attempts to influence the outcome of the 2026 elections.

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