How did Lula beat Bolsonaro after losing Brazil’s first-round election?
Brazil's president secured a historic fourth term after overturning a first-round defeat.
Al Jazeera English reports: Brazil's president secured a historic fourth term after overturning a first-round defeat.
This politics story centres on Brazil. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Lula and Bolsonaro.
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- Lula, Bolsonaro
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