Brazilian leftist President Lula wins reelection against conservative challenger Flavio Bolsonaro
Leftist President Lula has defeated right-wing challenger Flavio Bolsonaro to win another term in office.
DW reports: Leftist President Lula has defeated right-wing challenger Flavio Bolsonaro to win another term in office.
This politics story centres on Brazil. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Flavio Bolsonaro, Brazilian and President Lula.
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