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Lula Wins Record Fourth Term in Surprise Brazil Comeback

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva came from behind to win Brazil’s runoff election, halting a right-wing wave sweeping Latin America and defying predictions that the 80-year-old political veteran had finally reached the end of his extraordinary career.

Sources (2)+2 copies· Oct 25, 11:50 PM to Oct 26, 5:07 AM

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Bloomberg· Oct 25, 11:50 PMLula Wins Record Fourth Term in Surprise Brazil Comeback
Courthouse News Service· Oct 26, 12:53 AMLula wins historic fourth term in Brazil, defeating Bolsonaro’s son

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Brazil’s Lula Wins Record Fourth TermPresident Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva came from behind to win Brazil’s runoff election, halting a right-wing wave sweeping Latin America and defying predictions that the 80-year-old political veteran had finally reached the end of his extraordinary career. (Source: Bloomberg)

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