Trump met with Brazilian presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro at the White House
Kyiv • UNN
Trump met with Flávio Bolsonaro in the Oval Office of the White House. The visit took place amid U.S. efforts to establish relations with Brazil's current leader.
US President Donald Trump held a meeting at the White House with Brazilian Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, one of the leading contenders in Brazil's presidential elections. This was reported by Bloomberg, according to UNN.
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Flávio Bolsonaro, who is the son and ally of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, posted a photo with Trump in the Oval Office. The parties did not disclose the details of the negotiations.
The meeting took place against the backdrop of Washington's attempts to restore relations with current Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva following disputes over trade and foreign policy. Meanwhile, Jair Bolsonaro was previously convicted in a case involving an attempted coup d'état after the 2022 elections.
Bloomberg notes that Flávio Bolsonaro's visit to the US occurred at a difficult moment for his campaign due to a domestic political scandal that could affect his presidential prospects.
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