Brazil elections: Celebrations as left-wing Lula reclaims presidency from Bolsonaro
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In a dramatic comeback, Lula da Silva has narrowly defeated Jair Bolsonaro to reclaim the presidency of Brazil. This footage shows supporters celebrating in the streets as the left-wing Workers’ Party leader beat the far-right nationalist with 50.8% of the vote. Mr da Silva, the country’s president from 2003-2010, has promised to restore Brazil’s more prosperous past, but faces headwinds in a polarised society.Bolsonaro is yet to publicly concede, with concerns raised he may not accept defeat after his campaign repeated unproven claims of alleged electoral manipulation.Source: PA
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