Brazil's Foreign Minister Warns of U.S. Meddling

0:00The latest international headlines, politics, and world affairs, right here on Global News today. Brazil's Foreign Minister has raised concerns over a possible visit to jail former President Jair Bolsonaro by a top adviser from the incoming Trump administration. In a document shared with the Supreme Court Justice, Maro Vieira called the trip potential meddling in Brazil's domestic issues. The adviser in question is Darren Beatty, whom President-elect Donald Trump recently selected for a key role focused on Brazil policy. Bolsonaro's legal team filed a request with the Supreme Court on Tuesday to greenlight the visit for next week. This comes amid tensions between the two nations' politics. Brazilian officials worry it could signal outside influence on their judicial process. Bolsonaro has been behind bars since November, serving a 27-year sentence for his role in an alleged coup plot against current President, Luiz Inatio Lula da Silva. For now, the Supreme Court has yet to rule on the visit request, leaving the situation

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