US senators have sent a letter to the Trump administration urging it not to interfere in Brazil's elections, according to CNN Brasil. The senators also pressed the administration to recognize a possible victory by Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, CartaCapital reported.
The letter follows questions raised by Democrats to Secretary of State Marco Rubio about possible US interference in the Brazilian vote, according to Opera Mundi. CNN Brasil reported that the senators warned the administration against involvement in the country's electoral process.
The push comes as Brazil's election draws international attention. VEJA, citing the New York Times, reported that Trump is the "huge question" hanging over the Brazilian election. The reports indicate concern among US lawmakers that Washington could weigh in on the outcome.
The senators' letter reflects a broader debate in Washington over how far the US should go in commenting on or influencing foreign elections. According to the reporting, the lawmakers want the administration to stay out of Brazil's process and to accept its result.
What to watch next: whether the Trump administration responds to the senators' letter and whether Secretary of State Marco Rubio addresses the Democrats' questions about possible interference.
