Lula wins fourth term as Brazil president after historic upset over far-right Flávio Bolsonaro
Leftist incumbent Lula stages unprecedented comeback weeks after narrowly losing first round of election to Bolsonaro Lula wins election in stunning…
The Guardian reports: Leftist incumbent Lula stages unprecedented comeback weeks after narrowly losing first round of election to Bolsonaro Lula wins election in stunning comeback – live updates Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the Brazilian president, has staged a dramatic election fightback, defeating his far-right opponent, Flávio Bolsonaro, to claim a historic fourth term in power.
This politics story centres on Brazil. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Flávio Bolsonaro, Bolsonaro Lula and Luiz Inácio Lula.
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- Brazil · Americas
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- Flávio Bolsonaro, Bolsonaro Lula, Luiz Inácio Lula, Silva
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- With nearly 99% of votes counted the 80-year-old leftist received 51.75% of the vote to his 45-year-old rival’s 48.25%. (The Guardian)
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