Donald Trump & Flávio Bolsonaro

Donald Trump: Donald Trump>>>'s administration initiated and continued the policy of designating Latin American criminal gangs as terrorist organizations, viewing it as a means to expand action against them and reassert US dominance in the Western Hemisphere.

Flávio Bolsonaro: Flávio Bolsonaro, a Brazilian senator and presidential candidate, actively advocated for the US designation of the criminal groups, using it to bolster his anti-crime credentials ahead of the election.

Donald Trump: As the President of the United States>>>, Donald Trump>>> is the driving force behind the proposed tariffs on Brazil>>> and other trade investigations, aiming to address perceived unfair trade practices and reduce the U.S. trade deficit.

Flávio Bolsonaro: Flávio Bolsonaro>>>, a Brazilian senator and son of former President Jair Bolsonaro>>>, has publicly asked Donald Trump>>> not to impose tariffs on Brazil>>>, despite his political rivalry with Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva>>>.

Donald Trump: Donald Trump's connection to the Bolsonaro family is being leveraged by Flávio Bolsonaro to shore up his political bid, though the Trump administration has not publicly commented on the scandal.

Flávio Bolsonaro: Flávio Bolsonaro's presidential bid is significantly weakened due to a scandal involving receiving $12 million from a disgraced banker, Daniel Vorcaro. This has led to political opposition and a struggle to secure alliances and resources for his campaign.