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• Brazil's left-wing President Lula elected for fourth term

  Brazil's left-wing President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has been re-elected for a fourth term, defeating 45-year-old Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro, despite chaotic voting hours and extended voting times. This election has significant implications for a growing right-wing movement in Latin America and the future of Brazil's democracy.

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• Lula, Brazil's iconic working class president, wins historic fourth term in dramatic comeback

  Lula, Brazil's 80-year-old former metalworker and union leader, wins a historic fourth term, defying polls and global anti-incumbent sentiment, marking a comeback in a career full of them. The 2022 election was fueled by better-than-expected turnout, and Lula's familiar embrace over Bolsonaro's novelty. Lula's victory deprives Trump of a major addition to what has been a growing bloc of friendly right-wing Latin American governments. Lula faces an economy forecasted to grow a meagre 2.3% next year, adding to fisca…

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• Brazil's Lula wins presidential election in runoff vote

  Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has won a fourth term in a runoff election, securing 51.8% of the vote against incumbent Senator Flávio Bolsonaro's 48.2%. The election was notable for its high voter turnout and polarized electorate, with Lula emerging as the clear frontrunner. This victory marks a significant shift in Brazil's political landscape, as Lula, known for his left-wing policies, has been in power for nearly a decade.

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