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Brazil: Thousands flood streets to celebrate Lula's election victory

Africanews26 October 2026, 07:49 UTCBrazil

Tears, hugs and dancing filled the streets of Brazil after Lula narrowly defeated Flávio Bolsonaro. Thousands celebrated in Rio and São Paulo as the president secured another four years in office.

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