Brazil seeks probe into alleged US funding for far-right causes
The US State Department’s flagship human rights fund was reportedly being directed toward awards worth more than USD 175 million.
Brazilian Attorney General Jorge Messias called for a law-enforcement investigation into alleged US interference through funding for far-right causes. The Guardian reported that the Trump administration planned a $1m award for Brazilian groups opposing the Supreme Court and sought to redirect $175m from a US human rights fund.
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Brazilian attorney general Jorge Messias said foreign interference in Brazil’s institutions and democracy cannot be tolerated.
2 of 2 sources“foreign meddling “cannot be tolerated””
AllegedThe Guardian reported that the Trump administration was pushing to direct funds to a campaign against Brazil’s supreme court.
2 of 2 sources“The Guardian published a story suggesting that the administration ... planned to award $1m to right-wing civil groups opposing the Brazilian Supreme Court.”