Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has publicly rejected what he described as interference from the United States following comments made by former U.S. President Donald Trump in support of Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro. Without directly naming Trump in some statements, Lula emphasized that Brazil does not accept interference or tutelage from any external party and reaffirmed the country's sovereignty and adherence to the rule of law. Lula's remarks came in response to Trump's posts defending Bolsonaro, which Lula characterized as unwelcome interference. The Brazilian leader reiterated that no one is above the law and that Brazil will not tolerate outside intervention in its domestic affairs.