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  "id": 16671227,
  "title": "Trump slams ‘rigged’ Brazil election after ally loses to leftist Lula",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/trump-slams-rigged-brazil-election-after-ally-loses-to-leftist-lula",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-26T21:51:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/highlight/2026/10/27/trump-slams-rigged-brazil-election-after-ally-loses-to-leftist-lula"
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  "account": "US President Donald Trump expressed dissatisfaction with Brazil's recent election, claiming it was \"rigged\" and \"corrupt\" after left-wing candidate Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva emerged victorious over his right-wing ally Flavio Bolsonaro. Flavio Bolsonaro, the 45-year-old son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, called for the annulment of the election result, arguing it was a setback for the South American political landscape he favored. Trump, while not openly endorsing any candidate, found the election outcome \"very bad\" and \"terrible\" for global perception. The Bolsonaro family's ally was disappointed by the extension of polling time, which Lula had requested due to transportation issues in certain cities. Despite his close relationship with the Bolsonaros, Trump also displayed a positive rapport with Lula, noting that \"I like Lula\" and that they share a good understanding. However, Trump has previously asserted his influence on Latin American politics, including interventions in Venezuela, and praised conservative shifts in the region.",
  "summary": "Donald Trump had been hoping for a victory for Flavio Bolsonaro, who pledged to join conservative Latin American leaders seeking closer ties with Washington.",
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        "published": "2026-10-26T12:08:00.000Z"
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        "published": "2026-10-26T17:45:19.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Brazil’s real sinks after Lula’s re-election victory",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/brazils-real-sinks-after-lulas-re-election-victory",
        "published": "2026-10-26T18:27:23.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Mahama congratulates Lula da Silva on re-election as Brazil’s President",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/mahama-congratulates-lula-da-silva-on-re-election-as-brazils-president",
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      {
        "outlet": "South China Morning Post",
        "title": "Brazil’s Flavio Bolsonaro says he will lead opposition to Lula government",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/brazils-flavio-bolsonaro-says-he-will-lead-opposition-to-lula",
        "published": "2026-10-26T21:34:03.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "PBS NewsHour",
        "title": "Lula prevails in Brazil but Flávio Bolsonaro refuses to concede",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/lula-prevails-in-brazil-but-fl-aacute-vio-bolsonaro-refuses-to-concede",
        "published": "2026-10-26T22:40:58.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Trump slams 'rigged' Brazil election after ally loses to leftist Lula",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/trump-slams-rigged-brazil-election-after-ally-loses-to-leftist-lula-16678089",
        "published": "2026-10-26T23:01:43.000Z"
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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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