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“Brazil is very at risk,” says Frei Betto before Trump’s interest in rare earths
Publication: PÚBLICO
Author: publico@publico.pt
Source published: 21/10/2026, 17:32:55 UTC
Briefing created: 22/10/2026, 03:01:14 UTC
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Briefings
A Dominican priest and writer Frei Betto, currently in Portugal, warns that Brazil faces significant risk due to potential US interest in rare earth minerals. He suggests a victory for the ultrawide right in Brazilian elections will open wealth opportunities for the country to the United States.
Key points
- Frei Betto is a Dominican writer and priest currently residing in Portugal.
- He predicts that a victory for the ultrawide right in Brazilian elections will facilitate access to Brazil's rare earth minerals for the United States.
Context
The article, published on October 21, 2026, features a Dominican priest and writer in Portugal attending a film festival named after him. He argues that a win for the ultrawide right in Brazilian elections will open wealth opportunities for the country to the United States.
Limitations
Evidence is limited to a single source article from October 2026. No specific dates, numbers, or named actors beyond Frei Betto are provided. The article does not contain causal claims or verified data, only the author's stated prediction.
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