Lula holds off far right with victory in Brazil presidential election
Leftist president mounts stunning comeback after unexpected first-round loss galvanised supporters of Flavio Bolsonaro.
Al Jazeera English reports: Leftist president mounts stunning comeback after unexpected first-round loss galvanised supporters of Flavio Bolsonaro.
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- Flavio Bolsonaro
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