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PoliticsOct 26Win for Lula boosts China’s foothold and gives Brazil rare earths leverageBrazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s re-election preserves Beijing’s most critical foothold in Latin America, while positioning Brasilia to leverage the US-China rivalry over its vast rare earth reserves without picking sides. Lula, 80, secured an unprecedented fourth term on Sunday after winning 51.8 per cent of the run-off vote to defeat right-wing rival Flavio Bolsonaro. The son of jailed former president Jair Bolsonaro and Trump ally has, however, refused to concede. Beijing...South China Morning Post
PoliticsOct 26Lula wins 4th term as Brazil's president, but Bolsonaro rejects resultsBrazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, a vocal critic of President Trump, was reelected Sunday in a runoff over right-wing opponent Flávio Bolsonaro, who is refusing to concede defeat.CBS News
PoliticsOct 26The world leaders congratulating Brazil’s Lula on his historic re-electionThe results came in on Monday morningThe Independent World
PoliticsOct 26Lula wins fourth term: What are the reactions in Brazil?Brazil's leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was re-elected against all expectations on Sunday (October 25), but his conservative rival Flavio Bolsonaro refused to accept the loss and said he would seek to have the vote annulled. FRANCE 24's Jan Onoszko tells us more.France 24 [en]
PoliticsOct 26Lula mobilized millions to win Brazil's election, while Bolsonaro contests loss and Trump cries foul - AP NewsLula mobilized millions to win Brazil's election, while Bolsonaro contests loss and Trump cries foul AP NewsAP News
PoliticsOct 26From poverty to the presidency: How Brazil’s Lula overcame prison, tragedy and losing his finger in remarkable rise to powerLuiz Inacio Lula da Silva has been re-elected president of Brazil for an unprecedented fourth time. His journey from deprivation to the seat of power despite multiple setbacks is as extraordinary as his latest comeback victory, writes James C. ReynoldsThe Independent World
PoliticsOct 26Lula wins fourth term in dramatic Brazil election comebackThe left-wing incumbent president had lost the first round to right-wing challenger Flávio Bolsonaro.BBC World
PoliticsOct 26Bolsonaro's refusal to concede underscores ‘serious’ challenges to Brazil's democratic institutionsAnnette Young is pleased to welcome Dr Pedro Perfeito da Silva, Latin American specialist at the University of Exeter. For Dr Perfeito da Silva, Lula's stunning success reflects the convergence of digital organizing, grassroots mobilization, targeted socioeconomic appeals and an effective effort to mobilise opposition to the Bolsonaro political project. As he explains, Lula assembled a coalition that "not only energized his supporters but also attracted voters from groups that had been somewhat skeptical of the government in the first round."France 24 [en]
PoliticsOct 26Lula wins Brazil election but faces uphill battle to governLuiz Inacio Lula da Silva's narrow election victory on Sunday has dealt a blow to Brazil's far right, but deep political divisions remain. The newly re-elected president must tackle economic and security concerns at home while navigating international tensions with US President Donald Trump.France 24 [en]
PoliticsOct 26How each municipality in Brazil voted: large cities and third-party votes turned the election aroundLa remontada de Lula se apoyó en las capitales y en el voto de los candidatos eliminados, pese al giro de la mayoría de municipios hacia el bolsonarismoEl País
BusinessOct 26Lula's "black swan" victory in Brazil hits Argentine bonds and stocksBrazilian assets lose up to 20% in premarket. Argentine bonds fall up to 1%Clarín
PoliticsOct 26How did Lula beat Bolsonaro after losing Brazil’s first-round election?Brazil's president secured a historic fourth term after overturning a first-round defeat.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 26Brazil: Lula da Silva will professionalize his cabinet for the fourth term, strengthen the liberal wing, and Flávio Bolsonaro's protest dissolvesThe wide victory in the runoff will drive ministerial changes and redefine internal government sectors. Names like Luiz Carlos Trabuco Cappi and Vice President Geraldo Alckmin are being considered to head the Treasury area.Clarín
BusinessOct 26Brazilian markets register a historical drop after Lula's unexpected victoryEl País
PoliticsOct 26Brazil election results, live | Alckmin, Vice President of Brazil: “We will continue the work”La UE celebra la victoria de Lula: “La democracia ha ganado en Brasil” | El actual presidente logra una remontada épica y vence con el 51,7% al senador ultraderechista Flávio Bolsonaro (48,2%)El País
BusinessOct 26These consumer stocks are falling after the election results in BrazilConsumer stocks are reportedly falling following the election results in Brazil. This indicates a market reaction to the political outcome.Seeking Alpha Tech
BusinessOct 26Brazil’s markets set to tumble as investors bet Lula will add to fiscal painSão Paulo stocks tumble after leftwing politician’s win against Flávio BolsonaroFinancial Times
PoliticsOct 26Trump critic Lula wins reelection in BrazilThe Hill
PoliticsOct 26News of Lula da Silva's victory over Bolsonaro in the second round of presidential elections in Brazil: world leaders congratulate Lula on re-electionCon el triunfo de Lula, Brasil se mantiene como uno de los pocos bastiones progresistas en la región.El Tiempo
BusinessOct 26AST SpaceMobile secures Brazil spectrum, adds four mobile partnersAST SpaceMobile has secured spectrum in Brazil and gained four new mobile partners. This move expands the company's operational reach and collaboration in the telecommunications sector.Seeking Alpha Tech
PoliticsOct 26Lula beats Bolsonaro in Brazil runoff: What does it mean for Donald Trump?Lula defeated on Sunday (October 25) Flavio Bolsonaro in Brazil’s presidential election. But rather than conceding, Bolsonaro called for the result to be annulled. As the US midterms approach, the result raises questions about Trump’s influence and how his political allies respond when voters reject them. FRANCE 24's International Affairs Editor, Douglas Herbert, gives us his analysis.France 24 [en]
PoliticsOct 26Lula deals Trump a blow with Brazil election victory that ends Latin America’s right-wing streakIncumbent leftist President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva defeated Flávio Bolsonaro on Sunday, winning 51.8 percent of the vote to 48.2 percentThe Independent World
PoliticsOct 26Redistricting isn't playing out how the GOP hoped. And, Brazil's Lula wins 4th termRepublicans are spending millions on the midterms, and they still may not win districts drawn to favor them. And, Brazil's Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won a fourth term in a stunning political comeback.NPR News
PoliticsOct 26Brazil today, LIVE: all about Lula's victory over Flávio Bolsonaro in the runoff and the news of October 26El presidente logró remontar la derrota en la primera vuelta. Bolsonaro no reconoció su derrota y anticipó que pedirá anular las elecciones. Fuerte impacto en los mercados: se devalúa el real y caen las acciones de Mercado Libre.Clarín