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Lula’s social media campaign helps him win Brazil’s election.

Six major outlets report on the role of Lula’s online campaign.

SourcesNature00:00 UTCReuters00:13 UTCAl Jazeera00:16 UTCThe Wall Street Journal00:26 UTCThe Times of Israel00:31 UTCIrishtimes01:42 UTCThenationalnews03:30 UTCCNBC07:39 UTCand 22 moreSave
Nature, Reuters, Al Jazeera, The Wall Street Journal, The Times of Israel and 25 more

Key points

From Nature’s report
  • Lula da Silva won re-election with 51.8% to Bolsonaro's 48.2%.
  • Scientists feared Bolsonaro would cut funding and undermine Brazilian science.
  • Open letter endorsed Lula; over 20,000 signatures supported the stance.
  • Bolsonaro contested results and urged acceptance of the outcome wasn’t universal.
  • Deforestation trends and environmental policy remained a major concern for researchers.

Why it matters. The broad coverage shows the election draws global attention.

What to watch. Details of the campaign’s online strategy.

Coverage

Oldest first · UTC

“Brazil election: many scientists relieved as Lula wins surprise victory”

Key points from Nature
  • Lula da Silva won re-election with 51.8% to Bolsonaro's 48.2%.
  • Scientists feared Bolsonaro would cut funding and undermine Brazilian science.
  • Open letter endorsed Lula; over 20,000 signatures supported the stance.
  • Bolsonaro contested results and urged acceptance of the outcome wasn’t universal.
  • Deforestation trends and environmental policy remained a major concern for researchers.
SourceNatureUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Nature

“Lula wins fourth term as Brazil’s president over Flávio Bolsonaro”

Key points from Irishtimes
  • Lula da Silva defeats Flávio Bolsonaro with 51.75% of votes to 48.25%.
  • Result confirmed with nearly 99% of votes counted.
  • Lula's victory follows a failed first-round outcome; he won the runoff.
  • Abstention dropped from 21.08% in the first round to 19.21%.
  • Bolsonaro is under house arrest; his 27-year sentence influenced political outcomes.
SourceIrishtimesLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Irishtimes

“Lula da Silva wins historic fourth term in Brazil election”

Key points from Thenationalnews
  • Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won a historic fourth term in Brazil.
  • He defeated Senator Flavio Bolsonaro by more than 4 million votes.
  • The result defied polls and a regional wave of anti-incumbent sentiment.
  • Bolsonaro sought annulment citing a Sunday Supreme Court ruling extending voting.
  • Da Silva’s victory follows a career marked by multiple comebacks and reforms.
SourceThenationalnewsLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Thenationalnews
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“India’s friend, Trump’s critic: President Lula da Silva wins fourth term in Brazil”

Key points from Hindustan Times
  • Lula da Silva secured 51.75% of the vote with 98.76% counted.
  • Bolsonaro received 48.25% of the vote in Brazil's election.
  • Lula becomes the world’s longest-serving democratically elected leader after this victory.
  • He has been a vocal critic of Donald Trump and U.S. influence in Latin America.
  • India-Brazil relations continue with Modi congratulating Lula and aiming to deepen ties.
SourceHindustan TimesIndiaLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Hindustan Times

“Lula’s Brazil election win has given the world breathing space”

Key points from Dailymaverick
  • Lula defeats Flávio Bolsonaro in second round with 51.75% of votes.
  • The result is seen as relief for Brazil, South Africa, and the Global South.
  • The article links Lula’s victory to a stance against hunger, inequality, and climate change.
  • It notes compromises with international allies and concerns about corporate influence on politics.
  • The piece highlights Lula’s UNGA speech defending sovereignty and opposing external interference.
SourceDailymaverickSouth AfricaLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Dailymaverick

“Lula secures surprise win to retain Brazil presidency”

Key points from South China Morning Post
  • Lula da Silva secured a fourth term after a surprise runoff win.
  • Final tallies show Lula 51.8% to Flavio Bolsonaro 48.2%.
  • The result extends Lula's presidency and deepens Brazil's ties with China.
  • The election featured clashes with the United States during Lula's tenure.
  • Lula is the first to win the presidency after losing the first round since Brazil...
SourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at South China Morning Post

“'Democracy has won': Europe celebrates Lula's surprise victory in Brazil”

Key points from Euronews
  • Lula da Silva wins re-election for a fourth term in Brazil.
  • European leaders congratulate Lula, highlighting EU-Brazil cooperation.
  • EU-Mercosur trade deal cited as a key objective supported by Lula.
  • Right-wing rival Bolsonaro’s camp questions results and cites delays.
  • EU officials stress climate, free trade, and a rules-based order in relations with Brazil.
SourceEuronewsLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Euronews

“Brazilian President Lula wins a historic fourth term”

Key points from Nbcnews
  • Brazilian President Lula secures a historic fourth term in office.
  • The victory marks Lula's return to power after past terms.
  • Election results consolidate Lula's leadership for another term.
  • The outcome impacts Brazil's domestic and international policy direction.
  • Reaction to the win spans political supporters and opponents.
SourceNbcnewsLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Nbcnews

“The world leaders congratulating Brazil’s Lula on his historic re-election”

Key points from The Independent
  • Bolsonaro refuses to concede, questions late Sunday court-ordered voting extension.
  • Lula Da Silva wins a historic fourth term, trailing Bolsonaro by over 4 million votes.
  • Bolsonaro supporters sought to annul results amid reports of irregularities.
  • EU, Modi, Ramaphosa and others issued statements praising Lula and democracy.
  • Leaders from France, Ukraine, Canada, Peru and others emphasized cooperation with Brazil.
SourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Independent

“How 'Lula's Army' WhatsApp chat helped turn Brazil election around”

Key points from BBC
  • A WhatsApp channel named Lula's Army grew to 10.8 million followers.
  • Led by Congressman André Janones, it urged supporters to share videos and recruit voters.
  • Campaign used ready-made templates and tasks to boost Lula's visibility online.
  • Eve of election featured a 24-hour livestream called the turnaround livestream.
  • Scholars say online mobilization complemented ground efforts but exact votes influenced remain uncertain.
SourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBC

“‘Democracy always’: Lula vows no return to dictatorship in Brazil after election win”

Key points from The Guardian
  • Lula da Silva won the runoff with 64.2 million votes to Bolsonaro's 59.8 million.
  • He achieved a 51.79% share, reversing a first-round loss to secure victory.
  • Lula declared democracy must prevail and dictatorship or fascism must not return.
  • Health minister Alexandre Padilha described the win as a massive victory for Brazil.
  • Bolsonaro rejected the results, while regional and global leaders acknowledged Lula's victory.
SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian

“Lula’s ‘miracle’ victory buys time for Brazil, resonates globally amid rise of far-right”

Key points from In
  • Lula won the runoff after a first-round deficit of about 2.2 million votes.
  • He becomes the first Brazilian president to secure four non-consecutive terms.
  • His victory signalled a global counter-movement against the rise of the far right.
  • The result spotlighted Brazil’s polarized electorate and heightened street protests.
  • Lula faces a divided Congress and ongoing legal disputes impacting his next term.
SourceInIndiaLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at In

“Mamdani Congratulates Brazil’s Lula on Shady Reelection Win by Quoting Marxist Slogan”

Key points from Breitbart
  • New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani congratulated Lula on reelection Sunday.
  • Mamdani quoted the Marxist protest anthem: 'The people united will never be defeated!'.
  • Lula narrowly won the second round after a close first round loss to Flávio Bolsonaro.
  • A judge who allegedly favored Lula extended polls by two hours in Bahia.
  • The winner’s global congratulators include left-wing celebrities, despite Latin America leaning right.
SourceBreitbartUnited StatesLeanRightCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Breitbart

“Lula victory in Brazil means more Trump tensions”

Key points from Semafor
  • Brazil reelected Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva over Flávio Bolsonaro.
  • The outcome complicates Donald Trump’s push for Latin American allies.
  • A White House source described Lula as a major Latin American obstacle.
  • Trump commented on the Bolsonaro result, calling it a 'rigged election.'
  • The region has seen several right-wing leaders elected recently.
SourceSemaforUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Semafor

“How Lula turned the tables on the right in Brazil and the US with his comeback presidential victory”

Key points from The Conversation
  • Lula da Silva won the runoff by more than 3.5 percentage points, over 4 million votes.
  • He overcame a first-round deficit to secure a decisive victory on Oct. 25, 2026.
  • Campaign emphasized social inequality, clean energy transition, and expanded higher education access.
  • Lula used a pro-Lula social media push to outperform expectations and attract diverse voters.
  • Minas Gerais flipped to Lula, contributing nearly 700,000 votes in the swing state.
SourceThe ConversationAustraliaLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Conversation

“Brazil elections: Trailing in first round, victory in the second; how Lula secured a fourth term with WhatsApp's help”

Key points from Mint
  • Lula da Silva won Brazil's election with 51.79% in the runoff.
  • He defeated right-wing challenger Flávio Bolsonaro to secure a fourth term.
  • A WhatsApp channel, Lula’s Army, helped mobilise supporters to boost turnout.
  • Turnout rose by about three million from the first round to the runoff.
  • Campaign tactics included pre-written messages and task assignments for supporters.
SourceMintIndiaLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Mint

“Lee, Lula swap warm words after Brazil election”

Key points from Koreatimes
  • Lula won the runoff with 51.75% to 48.25% over Bolsonaro's son.
  • Lee Jae Myung congratulated Lula on X after the win.
  • Lula thanked Lee for the message and emphasized dialogue, workers' rights, environmental protection.
  • The leaders have developed a close relationship since 2025 and met five times.
  • Brazil and Korea expanded cooperation to strategic partnership, including critical minerals.
SourceKoreatimesSouth KoreaLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Koreatimes

Coverage

Oldest first · UTC
SourceNatureUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Nature“Brazil election: many scientists relieved as Lula wins surprise victory”
Key points from Nature
  • Lula da Silva won re-election with 51.8% to Bolsonaro's 48.2%.
  • Scientists feared Bolsonaro would cut funding and undermine Brazilian science.
  • Open letter endorsed Lula; over 20,000 signatures supported the stance.
  • Bolsonaro contested results and urged acceptance of the outcome wasn’t universal.
  • Deforestation trends and environmental policy remained a major concern for researchers.
SourceIrishtimesLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Irishtimes“Lula wins fourth term as Brazil’s president over Flávio Bolsonaro”
Key points from Irishtimes
  • Lula da Silva defeats Flávio Bolsonaro with 51.75% of votes to 48.25%.
  • Result confirmed with nearly 99% of votes counted.
  • Lula's victory follows a failed first-round outcome; he won the runoff.
  • Abstention dropped from 21.08% in the first round to 19.21%.
  • Bolsonaro is under house arrest; his 27-year sentence influenced political outcomes.
SourceThenationalnewsLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Thenationalnews“Lula da Silva wins historic fourth term in Brazil election”
Key points from Thenationalnews
  • Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won a historic fourth term in Brazil.
  • He defeated Senator Flavio Bolsonaro by more than 4 million votes.
  • The result defied polls and a regional wave of anti-incumbent sentiment.
  • Bolsonaro sought annulment citing a Sunday Supreme Court ruling extending voting.
  • Da Silva’s victory follows a career marked by multiple comebacks and reforms.
Show all 30 reportsShow fewer
SourceHindustan TimesIndiaLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Hindustan Times“India’s friend, Trump’s critic: President Lula da Silva wins fourth term in Brazil”
Key points from Hindustan Times
  • Lula da Silva secured 51.75% of the vote with 98.76% counted.
  • Bolsonaro received 48.25% of the vote in Brazil's election.
  • Lula becomes the world’s longest-serving democratically elected leader after this victory.
  • He has been a vocal critic of Donald Trump and U.S. influence in Latin America.
  • India-Brazil relations continue with Modi congratulating Lula and aiming to deepen ties.
SourceDailymaverickSouth AfricaLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Dailymaverick“Lula’s Brazil election win has given the world breathing space”
Key points from Dailymaverick
  • Lula defeats Flávio Bolsonaro in second round with 51.75% of votes.
  • The result is seen as relief for Brazil, South Africa, and the Global South.
  • The article links Lula’s victory to a stance against hunger, inequality, and climate change.
  • It notes compromises with international allies and concerns about corporate influence on politics.
  • The piece highlights Lula’s UNGA speech defending sovereignty and opposing external interference.
SourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at South China Morning Post“Lula secures surprise win to retain Brazil presidency”
Key points from South China Morning Post
  • Lula da Silva secured a fourth term after a surprise runoff win.
  • Final tallies show Lula 51.8% to Flavio Bolsonaro 48.2%.
  • The result extends Lula's presidency and deepens Brazil's ties with China.
  • The election featured clashes with the United States during Lula's tenure.
  • Lula is the first to win the presidency after losing the first round since Brazil...
SourceEuronewsLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Euronews“'Democracy has won': Europe celebrates Lula's surprise victory in Brazil”
Key points from Euronews
  • Lula da Silva wins re-election for a fourth term in Brazil.
  • European leaders congratulate Lula, highlighting EU-Brazil cooperation.
  • EU-Mercosur trade deal cited as a key objective supported by Lula.
  • Right-wing rival Bolsonaro’s camp questions results and cites delays.
  • EU officials stress climate, free trade, and a rules-based order in relations with Brazil.
SourceNbcnewsLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Nbcnews“Brazilian President Lula wins a historic fourth term”
Key points from Nbcnews
  • Brazilian President Lula secures a historic fourth term in office.
  • The victory marks Lula's return to power after past terms.
  • Election results consolidate Lula's leadership for another term.
  • The outcome impacts Brazil's domestic and international policy direction.
  • Reaction to the win spans political supporters and opponents.
SourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Independent“The world leaders congratulating Brazil’s Lula on his historic re-election”
Key points from The Independent
  • Bolsonaro refuses to concede, questions late Sunday court-ordered voting extension.
  • Lula Da Silva wins a historic fourth term, trailing Bolsonaro by over 4 million votes.
  • Bolsonaro supporters sought to annul results amid reports of irregularities.
  • EU, Modi, Ramaphosa and others issued statements praising Lula and democracy.
  • Leaders from France, Ukraine, Canada, Peru and others emphasized cooperation with Brazil.
SourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBC“How 'Lula's Army' WhatsApp chat helped turn Brazil election around”
Key points from BBC
  • A WhatsApp channel named Lula's Army grew to 10.8 million followers.
  • Led by Congressman André Janones, it urged supporters to share videos and recruit voters.
  • Campaign used ready-made templates and tasks to boost Lula's visibility online.
  • Eve of election featured a 24-hour livestream called the turnaround livestream.
  • Scholars say online mobilization complemented ground efforts but exact votes influenced remain uncertain.
SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian“‘Democracy always’: Lula vows no return to dictatorship in Brazil after election win”
Key points from The Guardian
  • Lula da Silva won the runoff with 64.2 million votes to Bolsonaro's 59.8 million.
  • He achieved a 51.79% share, reversing a first-round loss to secure victory.
  • Lula declared democracy must prevail and dictatorship or fascism must not return.
  • Health minister Alexandre Padilha described the win as a massive victory for Brazil.
  • Bolsonaro rejected the results, while regional and global leaders acknowledged Lula's victory.
SourceInIndiaLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at In“Lula’s ‘miracle’ victory buys time for Brazil, resonates globally amid rise of far-right”
Key points from In
  • Lula won the runoff after a first-round deficit of about 2.2 million votes.
  • He becomes the first Brazilian president to secure four non-consecutive terms.
  • His victory signalled a global counter-movement against the rise of the far right.
  • The result spotlighted Brazil’s polarized electorate and heightened street protests.
  • Lula faces a divided Congress and ongoing legal disputes impacting his next term.
SourceBreitbartUnited StatesLeanRightCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Breitbart“Mamdani Congratulates Brazil’s Lula on Shady Reelection Win by Quoting Marxist Slogan”
Key points from Breitbart
  • New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani congratulated Lula on reelection Sunday.
  • Mamdani quoted the Marxist protest anthem: 'The people united will never be defeated!'.
  • Lula narrowly won the second round after a close first round loss to Flávio Bolsonaro.
  • A judge who allegedly favored Lula extended polls by two hours in Bahia.
  • The winner’s global congratulators include left-wing celebrities, despite Latin America leaning right.
SourceSemaforUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Semafor“Lula victory in Brazil means more Trump tensions”
Key points from Semafor
  • Brazil reelected Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva over Flávio Bolsonaro.
  • The outcome complicates Donald Trump’s push for Latin American allies.
  • A White House source described Lula as a major Latin American obstacle.
  • Trump commented on the Bolsonaro result, calling it a 'rigged election.'
  • The region has seen several right-wing leaders elected recently.
SourceThe ConversationAustraliaLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Conversation“How Lula turned the tables on the right in Brazil and the US with his comeback presidential victory”
Key points from The Conversation
  • Lula da Silva won the runoff by more than 3.5 percentage points, over 4 million votes.
  • He overcame a first-round deficit to secure a decisive victory on Oct. 25, 2026.
  • Campaign emphasized social inequality, clean energy transition, and expanded higher education access.
  • Lula used a pro-Lula social media push to outperform expectations and attract diverse voters.
  • Minas Gerais flipped to Lula, contributing nearly 700,000 votes in the swing state.
SourceMintIndiaLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Mint“Brazil elections: Trailing in first round, victory in the second; how Lula secured a fourth term with WhatsApp's help”
Key points from Mint
  • Lula da Silva won Brazil's election with 51.79% in the runoff.
  • He defeated right-wing challenger Flávio Bolsonaro to secure a fourth term.
  • A WhatsApp channel, Lula’s Army, helped mobilise supporters to boost turnout.
  • Turnout rose by about three million from the first round to the runoff.
  • Campaign tactics included pre-written messages and task assignments for supporters.
SourceKoreatimesSouth KoreaLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Koreatimes“Lee, Lula swap warm words after Brazil election”
Key points from Koreatimes
  • Lula won the runoff with 51.75% to 48.25% over Bolsonaro's son.
  • Lee Jae Myung congratulated Lula on X after the win.
  • Lula thanked Lee for the message and emphasized dialogue, workers' rights, environmental protection.
  • The leaders have developed a close relationship since 2025 and met five times.
  • Brazil and Korea expanded cooperation to strategic partnership, including critical minerals.

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