Brazil denies visas for US officials seeking election talks

SAO PAULO — Brazil denied visas for two US officials who sought to meet with Brazilian election authorities less than three months before a tense presidential vote, a diplomatic source told AFP on Saturday. The Brazilian source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, cited a “risk of political exploitation” as being behind the decision. It comes after Brazil’s right-wing candidate Flavio Bolsonaro renewed unfounded claims this week that the country’s electronic voting system is insecure, and as US President Donald Trump continues to press falsehoods about American elections. READ: Brazil to resume visa requirements for US, Japan, Australia, Canada – […]...

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