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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

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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

Irish Mirror

How Might Brazil’s Elections Affect Taiwan?

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

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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…

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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

Daily Mirror

Thousands turn out for final rallies ahead of polarized Brazil vote

Sao Paulo (AFP) - Far-right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro and leftist front-runner Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva attracted thousands of supporters to their final campaign rallies Saturday in a last-ditch bid for votes on the eve of Brazil's polarizing presidential election.

AFP

Bolsonaro, Lula hold final rallies before Brazil vote

Sao Paulo (AFP) - Far-right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro and leftist front-runner Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva held their final campaign rallies Saturday, gathering their supporters just kilometers apart as tension crackled on the eve of Brazil's polarizing presidential election.

AFP

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

The Guardian - US

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,…

The Conversation

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.

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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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