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Lula wins a fourth term after overturning first-round defeat in Brazil
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has secured a fourth presidency in Brazil, reversing his initial defeat in the first round against far-right contender Flávio Bolsonaro. Lula earned 51.79 percent of the votes, while Bolsonaro received 48.21 percent. The article notes that this is the first instance in Brazilian election history where a first-round outcome was overturned. Lula’s team accused their opponents of attempting to discourage voters by sabotaging public transportation. A Supreme Court judge had granted an additional two hours for voting. Bolsonaro rejected the result and labeled Lula’s win…
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