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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.
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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.
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What to Know About Brazil’s Election as Bolsonaro Faces Off With Lula

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the leftist incumbent, and Flávio Bolsonaro, the right-wing challenger, face off in a narrow race that could redefine the future of Latin America.

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Campaign towels depicting Mr. Bolsonaro and Mr. Lula in Brasília this week.
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The Other Bolsonaro Who Could Become Brazil’s Next President

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

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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