Welch, Shaheen, Kaine Urge Trump Admin to Stop Meddling in Brazil’s Elections, Recognize Certified Outcome and Support Brazil’s Democracy

This press release from Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) was published on 2026-09-29 and titled "Welch, Shaheen, Kaine Urge Trump Admin to Stop Meddling in Brazil’s Elections, Recognize Certified Outcome and Support B".

Welch, Shaheen, Kaine Urge Trump Admin to Stop Meddling in Brazil’s Elections, Recognize Certified Outcome and Support Brazil’s Democracy

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), along with U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) and Tim Kaine (D-Va.), today sent a letter raising concerns that the Trump Administration is using diplomatic, economic, and political pressure to deliberately weaken Brazil’s democratic institutions ahead of its October 4, 2026, presidential election. In their letter to U.S. [ ]