Brazil denies visas to US officials over alleged election interference

Fresh off a corruption firestorm at home that sank his popularity to the lowest level of his Presidency, Argentina’s Javier Milei is flying straight into an uproar over bank fraud in Brazil.

Flávio Bolsonaro received backing from Argentine President Javier Milei and a message of support from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, while he seeks further endorsements from allies of US President Donald Trump

The Liberal Party (PL) will officially name senator Flavio Bolsonaro, 45, as its candidate at a convention in Sao Paulo, with Argentina's libertarian President Javier Milei as a guest of honor.

Brazil has reportedly rejected visa applications from two officials associated with the Trump administration, who had intended to travel to the South American nation with the stated aim of casting doubt on the integrity of its electoral system.