Lula’s False Accusations Against U.S. Tariffs Mask a Deeper Threat to Democracy

In a brazen attempt to deflect attention from his country's unraveling democratic order, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has accused the United States of using tariffs and sanctions unfairly to shield former President Jair Bolsonaro—now convicted of orchestrating a coup attempt—from justice. This narrative, pushed in an opinion piece for The New York Times, is not just misleading; it reveals a dangerous disregard for fundamental principles that underpin both Brazil’s and America’s long-standing partnership. Why Does Lula Deny Bolsonaro’s Coup Attempt? Lula describes the U.S. imposing a 50% tariff on Brazilian goods and sanctioning Brazilian Supreme Court justices...