Flávio Bolsonaro & Marco Rubio

Flávio Bolsonaro: Flávio Bolsonaro, a Brazilian senator and presidential candidate, actively advocated for the US designation of the criminal groups, using it to bolster his anti-crime credentials ahead of the election.

Marco Rubio: Marco Rubio>>>, as Secretary of State, announced the designations, stating they were necessary to protect US national security interests and disrupt narco-terrorist revenue streams.

Flávio Bolsonaro: Bolsonaro is Lula's main opponent in the election and has sought to portray Trump as a key ally.

Marco Rubio: Rubio, as Secretary of State, is involved in the nomination and has a tense relationship with Brazil's government.

Flávio Bolsonaro: Flávio Bolsonaro>>>, a Brazilian senator and son of former President Jair Bolsonaro>>>, has publicly asked Donald Trump>>> not to impose tariffs on Brazil>>>, despite his political rivalry with Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva>>>.

Marco Rubio: Marco Rubio>>>, as U.S. Secretary of State, has been accused by Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva>>> of being anti-Latin America and has designated Brazil>>>'s criminal gangs as terrorist organizations, further straining U.S.-Brazil>>> relations.

Flávio Bolsonaro: Flávio Bolsonaro was blamed by Lula for tariffs, as he visited Washington.

Marco Rubio: Secretary of State Rubio blamed Lula for the tariffs, escalating political tensions. His statements reflect the administration's stance.