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Lula’s victory in Brazil is a relief but it won’t solve the problem of globalised greed

It’s great the new president is on the side of nature but no leader can succeed unless the Cop15 deal is right on the money

The Guardian - UK

Watch: Bolsonaro fails to concede defeat in first speech since Brazil election result

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Tuesday did not concede the election he lost to leftist Lula da Silva in a brief speech that marked his first comments since results were released two days ago.

Evening Standard

Brazil's Bolsonaro agrees to transition of power without conceding election

Brazil's far-right President Jair Bolsonaro has "authorised" the transition to a new government, without acknowledging his narrow defeat by his leftist rival Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

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Lula's victory in Brazil comes just in time to save the Amazon – can he do it?

Brazil’s presidential election result is crucial for the future of the world’s forests. On Sunday, former president and Workers Party candidate Lula da Silva narrowly beat the incumbent, Jair Bolsonaro. Deforestation rates had surged under Bolsonaro.

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The Tsai Administration Is Silent on Lula’s Victory. What Would It Take for That To Change?

The Tsai administration’s passing on an opportunity to demonstrate support for democracy in Brazil is disappointing. All the more so because in 2018, Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued immediate congratulations to Bolsonaro on the day of his presidential election.

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Jair Bolsonaro breaks silence on Brazil election two days after loss but fails to concede defeat

Bolsonaro took two days to respond to his narrow loss in the polls amid concerns the transition of power would not be peaceful

The Independent UK

Brazil Elects Left-Wing Lula Da Silva As President: What Will His Marijuana And Drug Policies Look Like?

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Bolsonaro remains silent after Brazil election defeat, supporters block highways

Truckers protested the defeat of outgoing President Jair Bolsonaro Monday by blocking national highways. Bolsonaro had yet to concede defeat Monday morning following a tight race, raising fears the far-right nationalist might contest the victory of his leftist rival Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Read how the day’s events unfolded…

France 24

Brazil elections: Leonardo DiCaprio leads celebrities celebrating Lula win

Leftist candidate beat hard-right incumbent president Jair Bolsonaro in a crunch election

The Independent UK

Lula’s presidential victory in Brazil is sweet, but will he be able to govern?

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva takes over a deeply divided country, and a congress dominated by rightwing parties, says author Richard Lapper

The Guardian - UK

Afternoon Update: Australian killed in South Korea crowd crush identified; Lula wins in Brazil

In today’s newsletter: Australian woman identified in South Korea crowd crush; Victoria inks netball sponsorship deal; Lula returned as Brazil’s president

The Guardian - AU

Brazil election - live: World leaders congratulate Lula as he pips Bolsonaro to become president

The final result of the election is expected in the next few hours

The Independent UK

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

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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How Might Brazil’s Elections Affect Taiwan?

A Lula victory could signal a return in prominence, and perhaps an expansion, of the BRICS group.

France 24

Brazil's universities hit by massive budget cuts under Bolsonaro

There are just a few days to go until the second round of the presidential run-off in Brazil. Both incumbent Jair Bolsonaro and his left-wing rival Lula da Silva are leaving no stone unturned in trying to convince voters that they've got what it takes to lead the country going…

Daily Mirror

Neymar accused of Jair Bolsonaro "agreement" after endorsing Brazil's far-right president

Brazil's presidential hopeful Lula da Silva has accused Neymar of having an "agreement" in place with the nation's far-right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro over his tax affairs

The Guardian - US

Brazil’s presidential campaign launches amid fears of violence and upheaval

Far-right president Jair Bolsonaro is trailing in the polls and has hinted he will not cede power if defeated

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Elections in Brazil: Lula faces many challenges running against Jair Bolsonaro

The Brazilian presidential elections will be held on Oct. 2. With four months to go, the former president and figurehead of the Workers’ Party (Partido dos Trabalhadores, PT), Lula da Silva, who made his candidacy official with great fanfare on May 7, is considered the favourite to defeat the incumbent,…

Reuters

Lula's Ukraine comments are 'Russian attempts to distort truth,' Ukrainian official says

Ukraine's senior presidential adviser, Mykhailo Podolyak, on Thursday blasted comments by former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva that Ukraine shouldered equal blame for Moscow's invasion, describing them as "Russian attempts to distort the truth."

Reuters

Brazil's Lula promises indigenous tribes he will reverse Bolsonaro measures

Former leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Tuesday promised Brazil's indigenous people that he would stop illegal mining on their reservations and recognize their land claims if he wins the presidential election in October.

The Independent UK

Brazil's Lula taps former rival as his pick for running mate

Former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has chosen a past rival to be his running mate in October’s election

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