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'Our phoenix': Lula's ups and downs in Brazil defy belief

Four years ago, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s reputation and political future were in tatters

The Independent UK

Brazil's Bolsonaro silent on Lula victory, transition talks begin

President Jair Bolsonaro will not publicly address his defeat in Brazil's presidential election until Tuesday, a minister said, amid doubts over whether the far-right nationalist will accept the victory of his leftist rival Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

Reuters

Lula expected to turn to trusted aides for Cabinet posts

Brazilian President-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who narrowly won Sunday's election, has been cagey about potential Cabinet choices while on the campaign trail, but some names of trusted allies are expected to be in the new government on Jan. 1.

Reuters

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Brazil leftist Lula wins third presidential term to redeem tarnished legacy

Brazilian leftist leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won a third presidential term on Sunday in a remarkable comeback for the country's first working class president, whose storied political career nearly ended in prison.

Reuters

World leaders rush to congratulate Lula on Brazil election victory

Biden, Macron, Trudeau and Maduro were among those quick to share their congratulations

The Guardian - UK

Latin America's 'pink tide' leaders congratulate Brazil's Lula on election win

Latin America leaders on Sunday congratulated Brazil's Luiz Ignacio Lula da Silva after he won a third term as president of the largest country in South America, consolidating the region's "pink tide" of elected leftist leaders.

Reuters

Poverty, housing and the Amazon: Lula’s in-tray as president-elect of Brazil

After four years of Jair Bolsonaro’s far-right rule, Lula da Silva says his first priority will be helping the 100 million Brazilians living in poverty

The Guardian - AU

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Brazil election: Lula defeats Bolsonaro to complete stunning comeback as president

Ex-president vows to unite divided country and preserve Amazon rainforest after defeating far-right leader following bitter campaign

The Independent UK

"Brazil of hope": Lula beats Bolsonaro

Leftist ex-president completes dramatic comeback, beating "Trump of the tropics" — who has yet to concede

Salon

Lula promises to unite a divided Brazil, seek fair global trade

Brazilian President-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Sunday promised to unite a divided country in a speech after defeating incumbent Jair Bolsonaro in a runoff presidential vote.

Reuters

Lula da Silva defeats Jair Bolsonaro to become Brazil’s president again

Former metalworker regains power in South American country from right-wing incumbent

Wales Online

Lula narrowly wins Brazil’s presidency in stunning comeback

Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won election as Brazil’s president in a dramatic comeback for the left-wing politician who was languishing in a jail cell just three years ago on corruption charges.

Tribune News Service

Lula da Silva wins Brazilian election narrowly beating far-right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro

More than 120 million Brazilians were expected to cast ballots

Irish Mirror

Former president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva beats Jair Bolsonaro in Brazil election

Leftist former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva wins Brazil's bitterly-fought election, denying far-right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro a second term.

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Axios

Lula mounts stunning political comeback to win Brazil's presidential runoff

Many expect Bolsonaro to aggressively challenge the results.

Reuters

Brazil election authority calls presidential race with Lula ahead

Brazil's Supreme Electoral Court (TSE) on Sunday said the country's presidential election was "mathematically defined" with former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva taking more votes than incumbent Jair Bolsonaro.

WEKU

Lula beats far-right President Bolsonaro to win Brazil election

The results bring to a close the most consequential election in Brazil in decades. Now, President-elect da Silva faces the huge task of reinvigorating Brazil's economy.

The Guardian - UK

Lula stages astonishing comeback to beat far-right Bolsonaro in Brazil election

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the former leftist president, has reclaimed the leadership and vowed to reunify his country

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The Independent UK

Brazil election: Lula defeats Bolsonaro in presidential race

In his third term, Lula will confront a sluggish economy, tighter budget constraints and a more hostile legislature

Reuters

Brazilian pollster Datafolha projects Lula to win presidential vote

Brazilian pollster Datafolha on Sunday projected former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will win the country's presidential election on Sunday, based on the ongoing tally of a runoff vote against incumbent Jair Bolsonaro.

The New Daily

‘Brazil’s Trump’ Bolsonaro loses election

Former Brazilian president Luis Inacio Lula da Silva has defeated incumbent Jair Bolsonaro in a stunning comeback for the leftist leader.

Reuters

Brazil's Lula overtakes Bolsonaro in ongoing Brazil vote count

Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva took the lead in the ongoing vote tally of Sunday's presidential election, moving ahead of incumbent Jair Bolsonaro.

ABC News

Ukraine repels 'fierce' offensive, US officials facing 'complex threats' ahead of midterms, and Google's Halloween doodle — as it happened

The news Australia is searching for, and all the news that happened while you snoozed: This is The Loop, your quick catch-up for this morning's stories as they happen.

Reuters

Bolsonaro takes lead in initial vote count of Brazil election

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro took an early lead in the initial vote tally of Sunday's presidential election, ahead of Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, whose Workers Party usually gets stronger support in regions that are slower to report results.

The Guardian - AU

Lula triumphs over far-right incumbent Bolsonaro in stunning comeback – as it happened

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