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  "id": 16639501,
  "title": "Lula mobilized millions to win Brazil's election, while Bolsonaro contests victory",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/lula-mobilized-millions-to-win-brazils-election-while-bolsonaro",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-26T18:17:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20261027/lula-mobilized-millions-to-win-brazils-election-while-bolsonaro-contests-victory"
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  "account": "President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva secured a victory in Brazil's presidential runoff election, marking his return to office for a fourth term. His opponent, Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro, has already contested the results, hinting at potential legal battles ahead. Lula's campaign reportedly swayed an additional 10.4 million voters to his side, indicating a significant boost in support. If elected on January 5, 2027, Lula aims to act as a counterbalance in Brazil, a nation where political leanings are increasingly leaning rightward, with ties to the United States under President Donald Trump.\n\nFlávio Bolsonaro, the son of the country's former president Jair Bolsonaro, has vowed to adopt a more conciliatory stance towards the Trump administration. During a press conference, he announced intentions to challenge the election outcome, but the legal pathways for such action remain uncertain. Flávio Bolsonaro's father, Jair, faced legal consequences for his role in a coup attempt, currently serving a 27-year prison sentence. Despite this, the Bolsonaro family remains set on contesting the electoral process. Initial reactions from Brazil's political landscape and legal institutions are yet to be fully assessed.",
  "summary": "BRASILIA — President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's comeback to win Brazil’s presidential runoff Sunday is already facing its first hurdle as his competitor, Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro, challenges the results, setting the stage for a possible showdown between the country’s two polarizing political forces. Lula, who convinced an extra 10.4 million voters to support him in the runoff, is expected to take…",
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        "title": "Brazil’s Lula wins reelection with victory over Trump ally Bolsonaro, who rejects result",
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        "published": "2026-10-26T09:08:28.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Daily Trust",
        "title": "Lula wins historic fourth term as Brazilian president",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/lula-wins-historic-fourth-term-as-brazilian-president",
        "published": "2026-10-26T10:01:44.000Z"
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        "outlet": "SABC News",
        "title": "SAFTU welcomes Lula da Silva’s election victory in Brazil",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/saftu-welcomes-lula-da-silvas-election-victory-in-brazil",
        "published": "2026-10-26T10:15:21.000Z"
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        "outlet": "New Voice of Ukraine",
        "title": "Flávio Bolsonaro rejects Lula’s Brazil election win, seeks annulment",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/flavio-bolsonaro-rejects-lulas-brazil-election-win-seeks-annulment",
        "published": "2026-10-26T10:41:00.000Z"
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        "outlet": "France 24",
        "title": "Brazil's Lula reelected president in runoff vote: A look back at his career",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/brazils-lula-reelected-president-in-runoff-vote-a-look-back-at-his",
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        "outlet": "Mexico News Daily",
        "title": "Sheinbaum applauds Lula’s win in Brazil, supports INE president’s resignation: Monday’s mañanera recapped",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/sheinbaum-applauds-lulas-win-in-brazil-supports-ine-presidents",
        "published": "2026-10-26T17:46:24.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Guardian",
        "title": "How the streets and social media drove Lula to a historic comeback in Brazil",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/how-the-streets-and-social-media-drove-lula-to-a-historic-comeback-in",
        "published": "2026-10-26T17:56:50.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Buenos Aires Times",
        "title": "What Lula's re-election in Brazil means for Argentina's economy",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/what-lulas-re-election-in-brazil-means-for-argentinas-economy",
        "published": "2026-10-26T18:53:20.000Z"
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