Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
Former two-time President Lula, who has promised a new form of welfarism with ecological and infrastructure spending, defeated Brazil’s far-right incumbent…
The Hindu reports: Former two-time President Lula, who has promised a new form of welfarism with ecological and infrastructure spending, defeated Brazil’s far-right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro in the Presidential elections.
This world story centres on Brazil. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Luiz Inácio Lula, President Lula and Jair Bolsonaro.
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