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Buses stopped running on Brazil election day, and 'Lula's Army' grabbed their car keys.

Volunteers use private cars to help voters reach polling places after bus service stops.

SourcesThe Guardian13:37 UTCReuters16:34 UTCSave

Key points

From The Guardian’s report
  • Four days before the election, Lula got his first smartphone and adapted his campaign strategy.
  • A WhatsApp group called 'Lula’s Army' grew to nearly 11 million followers before the vote.
  • André Janones led the army, claiming Lula’s social media engagement determined the outcome.
  • Engagement on Bolsonaro's posts was higher, leading Lula to boost organic engagement instead.
  • After the victory, Lula joined the Army, delivering coordinated social media efforts and content.

Why it matters. Transport access shapes who can cast a ballot.

What to watch. Whether bus service resumes.

Coverage

Oldest first · UTC

“The secret behind Lula’s win in Brazil may be an ‘army’ – of social media creators”

Key points from The Guardian
  • Four days before the election, Lula got his first smartphone and adapted his campaign strategy.
  • A WhatsApp group called 'Lula’s Army' grew to nearly 11 million followers before the vote.
  • André Janones led the army, claiming Lula’s social media engagement determined the outcome.
  • Engagement on Bolsonaro's posts was higher, leading Lula to boost organic engagement instead.
  • After the victory, Lula joined the Army, delivering coordinated social media efforts and content.
SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian

Coverage

Oldest first · UTC
SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian“The secret behind Lula’s win in Brazil may be an ‘army’ – of social media creators”
Key points from The Guardian
  • Four days before the election, Lula got his first smartphone and adapted his campaign strategy.
  • A WhatsApp group called 'Lula’s Army' grew to nearly 11 million followers before the vote.
  • André Janones led the army, claiming Lula’s social media engagement determined the outcome.
  • Engagement on Bolsonaro's posts was higher, leading Lula to boost organic engagement instead.
  • After the victory, Lula joined the Army, delivering coordinated social media efforts and content.

Why it’s in the Brief

Ranked 8th of 10.

Starting score
5.0
Public-interest topic
+1.0
Public-interest terms in the text
+1.25
High-reliability sources
+0.75
Corroboration by independent outlets
+0.8
Score
8.8

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Blindspot. No right-leaning outlet is covering this story. Worth knowing before you make up your mind.