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Brazil's Lula Wins 'Historic Victory' Against Right-Wing Trump Ally Flávio Bolsonaro

In a historic comeback, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva triumphed in Sunday's run-off election over right-wing challenger Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of former Brazilian President and convicted coup-plotter Jair Bolsonaro. Lula's victory comes despite the best efforts of US President Donald Trump and his Big Tech backers, as Trump's…

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Common Dreams· Oct 26, 2:41 AMBrazil's Lula Wins 'Historic Victory' Against Right-Wing Trump Ally Flávio Bolsonaro

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