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Could Lula Be on the Brink of Defeat in Brazil’s Election?

New York Times24 October 2026, 09:02 UTCBrazil

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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