Brazilian president slams foreign meddling in internal affairs

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Monday condemned foreign interference in Brazil’s domestic affairs after U.S. President Donald Trump urged Brazilian authorities to end prosecution of ex-president Jair Bolsonaro, who is on trial for attempting a coup.
“Defending Brazil’s democracy is an issue that concerns Brazilians. We are a sovereign country; we do not accept interference or guardianship from anyone. We have solid and independent institutions. No one is above the law, especially those who threaten freedom and the rule of law,” Lula said.