New concerns arise over US influence in Brazilian elections

Critics worry that Washington is trying to sway Brazil's future, sparking a debate over the role of outside power in South American politics.

People are talking a lot about Brazil’s upcoming elections. Many are worried that the United States is trying to get involved in a way that feels like the old Cold War days. Some reports say that Washington is trying to pull the strings in Brazil. Critics argue that the U.S. is pushing its own agenda to stop Brazil from working with other countries. They see this as a way to keep U.S. power strong across South America. Not everyone sees it the same way. Some experts think the U.S. actually doesn't have as much power as it used to. They say Brazil is trying to do its own thing, often called…