First Thing: Brazil re-elects Lula in comeback rebuke for Bolsonaro and far right
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has staged a dramatic election fightback, defeating his far-right opponent, Flávio Bolsonaro, to claim a historic fourth term as…
The Guardian reports: Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has staged a dramatic election fightback, defeating his far-right opponent, Flávio Bolsonaro, to claim a historic fourth term as Brazil’s president.
Leftwing incumbent becomes first candidate to reverse first-round defeat, but far-right son of former president rejects result. Plus, interviews with two legendary songwriters Good morning.
This politics story centres on Brazil. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Thing, Luiz Inácio Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro.
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