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Brazilian election seen as referendum on Trump's influence in Latin America

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As Brazilian voters head to the polls, the election is being viewed by some as a vote on President Trump's influence in Latin America, with Trump claiming success in winning races across the region.

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Why It Matters

President Trump claims he has been successful in winning races in Latin America, and Brazilian voters are deciding the extent of his influence in their country as they go to the polls.

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For some Brazilians, this election is a vote on Trump

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President Trump says he's been having success winning races in Latin America. As Brazilian voters go to the polls, they're also deciding how much influence Trump should have in their country.

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  • Trump's influence in Latin America will be a topic of post-election analysis in Brazil

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  • What specific races in Latin America is Trump referring to?
  • How are Brazilian voters interpreting Trump's influence in their election?
  • What policies or actions demonstrate Trump's claimed success in the region?

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