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Fireworks heard as BBC reports Lula's victory in São Paulo

Fireworks heard as BBC reports Lula's victory in São Paulo
BBC Politics Monday 26 October 2026, 03:29 UTC 1 min read
Key Points

Brazil's left-wing President Lula is elected for a fourth term, beating Flávio Bolsonaro in a knife-edge vote

Brazil's left-wing President Lula is elected for a fourth term, beating Flávio Bolsonaro in a knife-edge vote
Lula (PERSON) São Paulo (LOCATION) Flávio Bolsonaro (PERSON)
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