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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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Divided by politics, united by anxiety: Brazil’s election takes an emotional toll

Read More As Brazil heads to a knife-edge presidential run-off race on Sunday, the country’s uncertain future goes beyond the political arena, affecting Brazilians’ mental health. With the vote torn between right-wing Flavio Bolsonaro and leftist incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Brazilian citizens describe uncertainty and anxiety over the outcome of the election.  A…

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