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US, Argentina silent as regional leaders congratulate Lula on Brazil election win

Read More Bogotá, Colombia – Governments across Latin America have recognized Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s win in yesterday’s presidential election in Brazil as his opponent, Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, refuses to concede. Though most right-wing leaders across the region – from Peru to Paraguay – have recognized Lula’s win, notable exceptions include the Donald Trump administration in…

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Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro face off over competing visions of Brazil’s future

Read More On Sunday, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro will compete in a closely contested presidential runoff with significant implications for Latin America and Brazil’s relationship with global actors. Bolsonaro finished first in the first round of elections on October 4 with 47.03% of the vote, against Lula’s 45.16%,…

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Colombia president removes artefacts from National Museum in ‘cultural counter-revolution’

Read More The removal in Colombia of dozens of artworks and historical elements in its National Museum related to LGBTQ+ history, feminism, student movements, and the armed conflict has sparked widespread controversy across the country. The transfer occurred last Friday, October 16, the same day that President Abelardo de la Espriella announced a “fight against…

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