Tensions Rise as Bolsonaro Faces New Allegations
Brazilian President Lula demands new charges against former President Jair Bolsonaro for encouraging Trump's tariffs against Brazil. Congressman Eduardo Bolsonaro allegedly swayed the White House to impose the tariffs. Lula accuses the Bolsonaros of harming Brazil and calls them 'traitors to the homeland.'
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has called for new legal actions against ex-President Jair Bolsonaro, citing his alleged role in prompting U.S. President Donald Trump to impose higher tariffs on Brazilian goods.
Lula accuses Bolsonaro of causing economic damage and acting against Brazilian interests. Sao Paulo Congressman Eduardo Bolsonaro, allegedly sought Trump's backing to halt ongoing legal proceedings against his father in Brazil. Lula condemned their actions, labeling them as betrayal to their homeland.
Amid rising tensions, allegations highlight Bolsonaro's influence in the White House's recent decision to slap a 50% tariff on Brazil, the highest ever imposed on any nation. A lawyer for Jair Bolsonaro, facing house arrest, refrained from commenting on the allegations.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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