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Lula beats Bolsonaro to win Brazil presidential election

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Brazil President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was elected to a fourth, nonconsecutive term in the nation's presidential election , according to early results released Sunday evening. Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won a historic fourth term on Sunday, the country's electoral court said, in a shock result that defied polls. Covered by 14 outlets: 2 lean left, 4 are centre, 7 lean right, 1 are not rated.

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  1. The Jerusalem Post Leans right Factuality: High IL
    Brazil's President Lula won, but its people elected ‘a divided government’ - analysis

    A conservative Congress, fiscal strain, and disputes with Washington and Israel will test the Brazilian president’s fourth term.

  2. New York Post Right Factuality: Mostly factual Opinion US
    Lefties’ cheers for Lula’s Brazil victory should leave US citizens very worried

    The left's celebration of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio “Lula” da Silva’s reelection victory is more reason to worry about Democrats sweeping next week's US midterms.

  3. Washington Examiner Right Factuality: Mostly factual US
    Why Lula’s reelection in Brazil is ‘not gonna make democratizing Cuba any easier’

    The victory of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva — a long-time ally of Havana and the Castro family — marked the first stumble for President Donald Trump’s administration in its efforts to isolate Cuba and facilitate the region’s ongoing transition away from hard-left...

  4. Breitbart News Right Factuality: Mixed US
    China’s Xi Jinping Congratulates Marxist Lula on Dubious Brazil Election Win

    Genocidal Chinese dictator Xi Jinping personally congratulated Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Tuesday after Brazil affirmed his victory in this year’s presidential election, extending his rule for a fourth term in office.

    Mixed reliabilityElevated risk
  5. South China Morning Post Leans right Factuality: High HK
    Can Lula’s re-election unlock Mercosur markets for Southeast Asia?

    Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s re-election should provide continuity for the country’s trade push into Southeast Asia, analysts say, as Vietnam and Indonesia pursue preferential trade agreements with Mercosur, the South American bloc in which Brazil is the...

  6. New Republic Left Factuality: Mostly factual US
    Another Cowardly Bolsonaro Comes Crying to Donald Trump

    This week, a would-be far-right presidential dynasty in South America’s largest country died before our very eyes. On Monday, the day after losing Brazil’s presidential election to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Senator Flávio Bolsonaro went to visit his father. Former...

  7. The Globe and Mail Center Factuality: High CA
    Lula says Bolsonaro's exit from Brazil is shameful after defeat

    President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Tuesday he had just heard that Senator Flávio Bolsonaro had left Brazil, calling it shameful and saying his rival in Sunday's presidential election should have stayed and proven his innocence.

  8. euronews (English) Center Factuality: High FR
    Brazil: Lula celebrates 81st birthday after re-election victory

    Brazil's re-elected President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva celebrated his 81st birthday on Tuesday, 27 October, with dozens of supporters outside the Alvorada presidential palace in Brasília, just two days after winning a closely contested election.

  9. New Republic Left Factuality: Mostly factual US
    Brazil’s Flávio Bolsonaro Flees to U.S. After Election Defeat

    Fl á vio Bolsonaro has fled to the United States after losing Brazil’s presidential election to incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Brazil on Sunday, according to multiple outlets. Bolsonaro’s allies reported his escape to CNN Brasil , and Reuters also confirmed he is...

  10. Fox News Right Factuality: Mostly factual US
    Sen Flávio Bolsonaro flees Brazil for US after election loss, will be issued visas: State Department

    The Brazilian far-right senator has reportedly headed to Florida two days after losing the presidential runoff to leftist incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

    Elevated risk
  11. The Nation Not rated US
    “This Election Was a Defeat for Lies”: Read Lula’s Inspiring Victory Speech

    Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva “I doubt that Russia, China, or the United States has an army as victorious as the army of democracy of this country,” the president told his supporters.

  12. The Globe and Mail Center Factuality: High CA
    Lula seals Brazil election win, but Bolsonaro rejects result

    Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won a historic fourth term on Sunday, the country's electoral court said, in a shock result that defied polls.

  13. Axios Center Factuality: High US
    Lula beats Bolsonaro to win Brazil presidential election

    Brazil President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was elected to a fourth, nonconsecutive term in the nation's presidential election , according to early results released Sunday evening. Why it matters: Lula's victory deals a setback to Brazil's right-wing populist movement and...

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