Lula miraculously beat the Brazilian far right and Donald Trump. But have no doubt: the region is still in peril | Jordana Timmerman
Summary
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won Brazil’s presidential runoff after trailing Flávio Bolsonaro in the first round, according to the article. Grassroots campaigning and promises to protect social programs and democratic institutions helped Lula gain votes, but Bolsonaro’s strong showing reflects the continuing strength of the right in Brazil and across Latin America.Key Facts
- Lula won a fourth term after losing the first round to Flávio Bolsonaro.
- The article describes Lula as the first Brazilian candidate to lose the first round and then win the runoff.
- The Workers’ Party used grassroots organizing, social media influencers and messaging networks to mobilize voters.
- Nearly 3 million more Brazilians voted in the runoff, and Lula gained support in major cities and the northeast.
- Lula highlighted his record on poverty reduction and expanded benefits through Bolsa Família.
- Flávio Bolsonaro received more than 48% of valid votes, according to the article.
- The article says rightwing candidates have won seven presidential elections in Latin America over the past 18 months.
- It describes an emerging alliance between regional rightwing leaders and U.S. President Donald Trump.
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