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Lula mobilized millions to win Brazil's election, while Bolsonaro contests loss and Trump cries foul
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Anna-Catherine Brigida And Mauricio Savarese, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· October 26, 2026
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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, w...
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Key points Flávio Bolsonaro, challenges the results, setting the stage for a possible showdown between the country’s two polarizing political forces. 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. More government Today’s briefing Local events
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What is this story about? 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, w...
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