Brazil's Electoral Court Reports Smooth Elections, No Foreign Interference Detected

Judge Kassio Nunes Marques, president of Brazil’s Superior Electoral Court, confirmed that the first round of the October 4 presidential election proceeded without irregularities or foreign interference. He cited international observers who verified the election’s transparency and noted that no serious incidents or weather‑related risks were reported. Despite this, the Federal Police opened an investigation into alleged foreign interference. The Attorney‑General’s Office has requested that the Federal Police and the Prosecutor‑General’s Office investigate claims that the U. S. Donald Trump administration funded a campaign to undermine Brazil’s Supreme Court, following a Guardian report that the U. S. allocated $1 million for such a campaign. The investigations aim to clarify the extent of any external influence on Brazil’s electoral process.