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How André Janones Helped Turbocharge Lula’s Comeback in Brazil’s Election

With street talk and tactics from the far-right’s playbook, André Janones used a WhatsApp channel to help organize millions of Brazilians online.

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The Brazilian congressman André Janones created a digital “army” by setting up WhatsApp groups and posting on Instagram, which helped mobilized the vote for the reelection of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

Flávio Bolsonaro Leaves Brazil for the U.S. After Election Defeat

Officials in Argentina said Mr. Bolsonaro entered the country by land then flew to Ecuador. Brazilian police had asked him to hand over his passports because of his links to an investigation.

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Flávio Bolsonaro in Brasília on Sunday after hearing early results in the election he lost to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

Brazil’s Vote Is a Victory for the Amazon, Environmentalists Say

27 October 2026 at 01:13
The re-election of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is expected to lead to continued rainforest protections. His opponent wanted to make it easier to clear land.

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A deforested area of the Amazon burned by wildfire in Brazil earlier this month. As president, Mr. Lula has pledged to protect the region.

How Lula’s Social Media Campaign Helped Him Win Brazil’s Election

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won another term on Sunday, with the help of a seismic social media campaign that convinced Brazilians to reject his rival.

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President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s army of supporters, mobilized over a WhatsApp chat group, delivered an unexpected victory over Flávio Bolsonaro, the right-wing challenger.

Brazilian Markets Convulse After Unexpected Election Result

26 October 2026 at 17:42
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s re-election victory prompted a sharp reversal in financial markets that had expected his opponent to win.

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Brazil’s president, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, celebrating on Monday after his victory in the presidential runoff election.

Brazilian Markets Convulse After Unlikely Election Result

26 October 2026 at 16:58
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s re-election victory prompted a sharp reversal in financial markets that had expected his opponent to win.

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Brazil’s president, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, celebrating on Monday after his victory in the presidential runoff election.

What to Know About Brazil’s Election and Flávio Bolsonaro’s Departure

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s re-election ended a string of victories by right-wing candidates in Latin America. His opponent, Flávio Bolsonaro, fled Brazil for the United States.

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President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil delivered his victory speech on Sunday after the election.

The Other Bolsonaro Who Could Become Brazil’s Next President

24 October 2026 at 12:03
Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of the former president who was jailed over a coup plot, could be on the cusp of winning Brazil’s presidency.

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Flávio Bolsonaro during a campaign event this month in Porto Alegre, Brazil.

Could Lula Be on the Brink of Defeat in Brazil’s Election?

26 October 2026 at 07:45
Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, a leftist, staged a remarkable comeback on Sunday, winning re-election and stopping a right-wing wave.

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President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva during the launch of his re-election campaign in São Paulo in August.
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