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From coordinating social media campaigns to mobilising supporters on the streets, a WhatsApp channel led by Brazilian lawmaker André Janones emerged as a major force in Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s remarkable electoral comeback against right-wing challenger Flávio Bolsonaro.

The US president questions Lula's victory and the vote-counting process, as financial markets tumble and Brazilians express mixed reactions.

From a $30-billion trade target to critical minerals and BRICS, here’s how Lula’s fourth term could shape India’s strategic interests.

The former metalworker and trade union leader spent 580 days in prison before his convictions were annulled, paving the way for his political comeback and return to office in 2023.

Electoral authorities declared Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva the winner with 51.8% of the vote, while Flávio Bolsonaro challenged the decision to extend polling hours.

Brazil President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva wins an unprecedented fourth term, defeating Flávio Bolsonaro with 51.76 per cent of valid votes in the run-off.

Polls before the run-off vote showed the two candidates, who need more than 50% of the vote to become Brazil's next leader in January, in a neck-and-neck race.

A CNT/MDA poll put Flavio Bolsonaro at 46.3 per cent and Lula at 45 per cent, highlighting the close contest ahead of Sunday's presidential vote.

The company says it has complied with Brazil’s electoral court order and introduced a human review system for presidential campaign advertising.

Lula’s coalition alleges Instagram restrictions, while a local report says Meta recommended Bolsonaro’s profile and WhatsApp channel to users.

The lawsuit was initiated by Lula’s campaign, which accused the company that owns Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp of using biased algorithms and artificial intelligence (AI) restrictions to favour Bolsonaro.

Brazil’s top electoral court has ordered Meta to ensure equal treatment of Lula and Bolsonaro ahead of the presidential runoff, warning of a $98,000 daily fine for non-compliance.

Brazil's electoral court said neither the 80-year-old incumbent nor the 45-year-old son of former President Jair Bolsonaro secured the 50 per cent of votes needed to win in the first round.

Incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva faces off against Trump ally Senator Flávio Bolsonaro in the 2026 Brazil General Elections.

Brazilian President Lula seeks another term against Flavio Bolsonaro as political polarisation and US-Brazil tensions shape the election campaign.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva also urged world leaders to take stronger action in response to intensifying global conflicts while speaking at UN General Assembly.

Brazil’s president increases the minimum monthly benefit to 691 reais ($134), with millions of families set to receive the higher payments from October 19.

Agricultural workers from Minas Gerais marched in Belo Horizonte, calling for greater rural electricity access, democracy and national sovereignty.

The measures announced on Wednesday include tax cuts on the import and sale of ethanol, gasoline and gasoline blend, effective for 30 days.

Some 28,500 people gathered in Sao Paulo as Bolsonaro sought to revive mass conservative demonstrations led by his father.