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Brazil rejects Bolsonaro heir to re-elect Lula in closely fought election

26 Oct 12:14

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva has narrowly won a fourth term over Flávio Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro.

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World · BBC

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World · Guardian World

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