Lula campaign asks Brazil electoral court to probe US consulate closures

Lula's campaign filed a request with Brazil's Superior Electoral Court (TSE) to investigate the closure of US consulates as part of an existing electoral judicial action alleging foreign interference in the 2026 Brazilian elections. The move escalates a political dispute over US diplomatic presence, though the direct electoral impact remains unclear. This follows prior tensions between the Lula government and the US over regional policy.