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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