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  "id": 15769148,
  "title": "With selfies and squats, Brazil's Lula fights for one last comeback",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/with-selfies-and-squats-brazils-lula-fights-for-one-last-comeback",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-20T16:42:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Buenos Aires Times",
    "slug": "buenos-aires-times",
    "url": "https://www.batimes.com.ar/news/latin-america/with-selfies-and-squats-brazils-lula-fights-for-one-last-comeback.phtml"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is making a final push for a comeback in the upcoming presidential election. The 81-year-old leftist leader has been ramping up his campaign efforts, engaging in physical activities such as squats, jogging and even posting selfie videos to prove he still has the stamina to run again. Lula, who has already experienced a run-in with the law once before, is seeking his fourth term in office. He is up against Jair Bolsonaro, the son of his political nemesis, who defeated Lula in the first round of the election. Lula claims he is more fit than ever, crediting his wife Rosangela da Silva for keeping him young. Despite his efforts, Lula is facing criticism over mounting public debt and his spending push, including increased social welfare benefits. However, in the poor northeast region of Brazil, where Lula grew up in poverty, many still remember the relief of having a meal on the table thanks to his social programs. If Lula loses the election, he will exit office with no triumphant conclusion, but he remains confident that he has the experience to lead Brazil.",
  "summary": "Lula, a defining figure in Brazilian politics over four decades, will have to overcome a first-round defeat if he is to gain another term in power. Leer más",
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