Politics● ElevatedOct 24 · Oct 24, 2026, 9:02 AM
Could Lula Be on the Brink of Defeat in Brazil’s Election?
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from NYT World · South America
Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva faces an uphill battle for another term, in a high-stakes election that may reshape Latin America.
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