Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has criticised his political rival Jair Bolsonaro over his reported departure from Brazil, calling the move “shameful.” Lula said Bolsonaro should have remained in the country to challenge allegations reported in the press, drawing a comparison with his own experience of surrendering his passport when asked. He also took aim at the Bolsonaro family’s ties to the United States, saying America was their “first homeland.” The remarks add another chapter to Brazil’s bitter political divide and the continuing tensions between Lula and Bolsonaro’s camp. Here’s what Lula said and why his comments matter.
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