‘Democracy always’: Lula vows no return to dictatorship in Brazil after election win
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Key context: <p>Leaders and governments worldwide congratulate Lula on dramatic comeback seen as an important signal to rest of Latin America</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/gallery/2026/oct/26/lula-supporters-celebrate-shock-election-victory-in-pictures">Lula supporters celebrate election victory – in pictures</a></p></li></ul><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/luiz-inacio-lula-da-silva">Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva</a>, the Brazilian president, has vowed that dictatorship and fascism will never return to Brazil after <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/26/lula-wins-brazil-election">winning a historic fourth term</a> in power by defeating his far-right opponent, Flávio Bolsonaro.</p><p>“This is God’s work – and it’s thanks to all of you,” Lula told tens of thousands of supporters who had gathered in central São Paulo in the early hours of Monday to celebrate his dramatic election comeback.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/26/brazil-lula-vow-democracy-always-election-win">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
Leaders and governments worldwide congratulate Lula on dramatic comeback seen as an important signal to rest of Latin AmericaLula supporters celebrate election victory – in picturesLuiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the Brazilian president, has vowed that dictatorship and fascism will never return to Brazil after winning a historic fourth term in power by defeating his far-right opponent, Flávio Bolsonaro.“This is God’s work – and it’s thanks to all of you,” Lula told tens of thousands of supporters who had gathered in central São Paulo in the early hours of Monday to celebrate his dramatic election comeback. Continue reading...
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