Who is Lula? From ex-worker and prisoner to Brazil's president again
The firebrand left-winger, who has at times been at odds with Trump, has won his fourth term as Brazil's president.
BBC News reports that the firebrand left-winger, who has at times been at odds with Trump, has won his fourth term as Brazil's president.
This politics story centres on Brazil. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Lula and Trump.
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