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Lula takes back the top job in Brazil, defeating Bolsonaro

The polls were close, but left-wing Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva emerged triumphant in Brazil’s presidential election in the early hours of Monday, winning by less than two percent against Jair Bosonaro.

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Brazilians deliver tight win to Lula da Silva in presidential election

BRAZILIANS delivered a very tight victory to Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in a bitter presidential election, giving the former leftist president…

The National (Scotland)

UK PM Rishi Sunak congratulates Lula on Brazil election victory

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Monday congratulated Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on his victory in Brazil's election, saying he looked forward to coordinating on issues including protecting the planet's natural resources.

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Germany's Scholz congratulates Lula on winning Brazil election

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz congratulated Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on winning Brazil's runoff election for president, saying in a tweet on Monday that he looked forward to cooperating with Lula, especially on the topics of trade and climate protection.

Reuters

Monday briefing: What does Lula’s victory mean for the future of Brazil?

In today’s newsletter: Celebrations erupted in Brazil last night after Lula’s triumph over far-right incumbent Bolsonaro. What could the next four years look like – and will Bolsonaro concede defeat peacefully?

The Guardian - UK

Brazil election: Lula da Silva defeats Jair Bolsonaro in stunning comeback for left-wing former president

The former leader known as ‘Lula’ marked a stunning return to power by tweeting a picture of the Brazilian flag with just one word: ‘Democracia.’

Evening Standard

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.

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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

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

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

Biden congratulates Lula for winning 'free, fair' Brazil election

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Reuters

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

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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.

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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 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.

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‘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.

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.

Reuters

Brazil highway police blockades fan voter-suppression fears

Widespread allegations of illegal roadblocks by Brazil's Federal Highway Police (PRF) in the poor northeast of Brazil sparked fears of potential vote suppression that could benefit far-right President Jair Bolsonaro in Sunday's tense runoff election.

France 24

Brazil election 2022: World leaders react warmly to Lula presidential win

Leftist Luis Inacio Lula da Silva on Sunday defeated President Jair Bolsonaro in an election runoff that marked a stunning comeback for Lula and the end of Brazil’s most right-wing government in decades. Read about the day’s events as they unfolded on our liveblog. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).

Tribune News Service

Bolsonaro or Lula: Brazil heads to polls for historic 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 Independent UK

‘Most important election in our lives’: Millions in Brazil go to polls in high-stakes presidential vote

Deep concern over fate of Amazon and fears of violence from Bolsonaro supporters as hard-right president challenged by left-wing former leader Lula

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