At the UN, Brazil's Lula warns against foreign interference in upcoming election
EWZ•Lula warns against foreign interference
Sept. 22 (Reuters) - 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.
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."
Comments seen as aimed at rival and Washington
"All candidates enjoy the broadest freedom of 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.
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.
