The presidential election in Brazil is a test of Trump’s power as a kingmaker.

NYT World Sunday 25 October 2026, 23:41 UTC By Ana Ionova and Adam B. Ellick 1 min read

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Supporters of the right-wing presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro waved American flags and brandished a blowup doll of President Trump clutching an imprisoned President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva at a rally last month in São Paulo, Brazil.

Brazil (LOCATION) Trump (ORG) Flávio Bolsonaro (PERSON) American (ORG) Luiz Inácio (PERSON) Lula da Silva (PERSON) São Paulo (LOCATION)

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