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  "id": 16543057,
  "title": "Brazil’s Lula wins historic fourth term in dramatic comeback",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/brazils-lula-wins-historic-fourth-term-in-dramatic-comeback",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-26T00:25:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
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    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/highlight/2026/10/26/brazil-s-lula-wins-historic-fourth-term-in-dramatic-comeback"
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  "account": "Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva secured an unprecedented fourth term in a surprising victory on Sunday, defying global anti-incumbent sentiment and prevailing amidst a wave of right-wing wins in Latin America. The 80-year-old former metalworker and union leader, hailed as an icon of the global left, outmaneuvered Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, the eldest son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, who had initially topped the first-round vote. Lula's re-election served as yet another comeback in his career marked by endurance and resilience.\n\nDespite facing criticism over corruption scandals, rising prices, and his image as out of touch with the modern economy, Lula's fourth term victory was propelled by better-than-expected voter turnout. Pollsters attributed this to people choosing Lula's familiar embrace over Bolsonaro's novelty, favoring a known path for certain rights over change, even with apprehension. During the campaign, Lula highlighted a record of falling poverty, inequality, and unemployment, while noting deforestation also hit a record low during his third term. He cautioned Bolsonaro about cutting welfare spending, backing away from social advancements, and potentially handing over Brazil's sovereignty to US President Donald Trump.",
  "summary": "The re-election looked like a long shot at times as voters grew disillusioned with the Workers’ Party after years of corruption scandals and rising prices.",
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        "title": "Brazil's Lula wins fourth term, defeats pro-Israel Flavio Bolsonaro",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/brazils-lula-wins-fourth-term-defeats-pro-israel-flavio-bolsonaro",
        "published": "2026-10-26T00:19:44.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Colombia One",
        "title": "Lula da Silva Defeats Flavio Bolsonaro and Retains Brazil’s Presidency",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/lula-da-silva-defeats-flavio-bolsonaro-and-retains-brazils-presidency",
        "published": "2026-10-26T00:23:50.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "South China Morning Post",
        "title": "Lula pulls off Brazil’s first-ever run-off comeback to beat Trump ally Flavio Bolsonaro",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/lula-pulls-off-brazils-first-ever-run-off-comeback-to-beat-trump-ally",
        "published": "2026-10-26T00:30:22.000Z"
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        "outlet": "ABC News (US)",
        "title": "Trump critic Lula wins reelection in Brazil, securing fourth presidential term",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/trump-critic-lula-wins-reelection-in-brazil-securing-fourth",
        "published": "2026-10-26T00:39:10.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "MercoPress",
        "title": "Lula wins Brazil’s presidency for a fourth time with 51.8% of the vote",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/lula-wins-brazils-presidency-for-a-fourth-time-with-51-8-of-the-vote",
        "published": "2026-10-26T01:01:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Mainichi",
        "title": "Trump critic Lula wins reelection in Brazil, securing fourth presidential term",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/trump-critic-lula-wins-reelection-in-brazil-securing-fourth-16545032",
        "published": "2026-10-26T01:12:46.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Trump critic Lula wins reelection in Brazil, securing fourth presidential term",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/trump-critic-lula-wins-reelection-in-brazil-securing-fourth-16541842",
        "published": "2026-10-26T01:17:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "Lula Defeats Flávio Bolsonaro With 51.76% Votes To Win Brazil’s Closely Fought Presidential Run-Off",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/lula-defeats-flavio-bolsonaro-with-51-76-votes-to-win-brazils-closely",
        "published": "2026-10-26T02:32:31.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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