US-Brazil relations took a sharp downturn Monday after US President Donald Trump criticised the coup trial of his right-wing ally, ex-president Jair Bolsonaro, calling it a “witch hunt” and urging authorities to “leave Bolsonaro alone”. Bolsonaro faces charges of leading a criminal plot to overturn the 2022 election, risking up to 40 years in prison.
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‘Witch hunt’: Trump, Lula clash over Brazil’s Bolsonaro coup trial
Emma Reynolds
Emma Reynolds is a senior journalist at Mirror Brief, covering world affairs, politics, and cultural trends for over eight years. She is passionate about unbiased reporting and delivering in-depth stories that matter.
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