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Alarm Grows over 'Clearly Illegal' US Election Meddling in Brazil

The US government has been accused of interfering in Brazil's election, with concerns rising over the potential for election meddling in the country. The allegations stem from a report by the Brazilian electoral court, which found that the US had attempted to influence the outcome of the 2020 presidential election in Brazil. According to the report, the US had provided millions of dollars in funding to organizations that supported the campaign of Jair Bolsonaro, the incumbent president of Brazil. The report also found that the US had provided technical assistance to Bolsonaro's campaign, including assistance with voter suppression and voter registration efforts. The Brazilian electoral court has deemed the US actions as 'clearly illegal' and has launched an investigation into the matter.

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