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Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has achieved a remarkable political comeback by regaining the presidency of Brazil. His narrow victory, in the second round run-off, was the closest margin of victory in an election since Brazil reverted to democracy in the late 1980s. The result was 50.9% for Lula and…

Economy, abortion rights, immigration and democracy are dominating political debates ahead of critical US vote.

Brazilians are voting in a presidential runoff between incumbent Jair Bolsonaro and former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, in what’s become the country’s most significant election since the return of democracy almost four decades ago.

The website of the America First Secretary of State Coalition (“America First SOS”) doesn’t include the word “democracy” anywhere. It goes hard on “integrity”, mentioning “voter” and “election” integrity four times in about 800 words. But the Coalition isn’t interested in democracy.

Brazil's democracy — just over three decades old — is at stake, experts say.

The ex-president remains his party’s rock star and is touring key states to fire up voters – but his midterms record is far from flawless

The Washington Post Watergate veteran’s 20 interviews with the now former president prove to be must-listen material

Washington (AFP) - The people spending nights staking out and filming ballot drop boxes in Arizona say their task is to save democracy from the "mules" that countless Americans believe rigged the 2020 election against Donald Trump.

At times these days, it can feel like the United States is on edge about threats to American democracy