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Lula wins Brazil presidency in historic run-off comeback

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Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has secured re-election as President of Brazil in a historic run-off victory, overcoming a deficit from the first round of voting. His win ensures that Brazil, a key destination for Chinese investment, remains under leftist leadership. The Superior Electoral Court declared Lula the winner with 51.76% of the vote against his opponent, Flavio Bolsonaro. This electoral outcome is notable as no candidate who trailed in the initial round had previously won a run-off since Brazil implemented the system in 1989. AI

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Lula wins Brazil presidency in historic run-off comeback

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Igor Patrick ·

    Lula pulls off Brazil’s first-ever run-off comeback to beat Trump ally Flavio Bolsonaro

    Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won re-election on Sunday in a dramatic comeback after trailing in the first round, extending the rule of a government that has overseen record Chinese investment. The Superior Electoral Court said Lula had 51.76 per cent of valid vot…

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