Lula’s Victory in Brazil and What it Means for Latin America

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Issue Oct 21-27 2026: Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s comeback victory on October 25, 2026, over his right-wing rival Senator Flávio Bolsonaro energized progressive forces around the world. Yet it also revealed a deeply divided democracy. The right lost the presidency but strengthened its congressional representation. The challenge will be to govern a polarized country while redefining its position within Latin America and in the wider world. Commentators across the region had thoughts.

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