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Brazil Lula promotes popular betting ban within days of tight election
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from abcnews.com · United States · South America
Brazil's Lula is advocating for a ban on popular betting, a move occurring just days before a closely contested election. This policy stance could influence election outcomes.
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