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In their words: Left-leaning leaders in the Americas welcome Lula's victory in Brazil

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The Associated Press. (2026, October 26). In their words: Left-leaning leaders in the Americas welcome Lula's victory in Brazil. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/world/americas/left-leaning-leaders-in-the-americas-welcome-lula-s-victory-in-brazil/article_cda4252c-9328-5d0d-9221-30f9f0d804d1.html

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Leaders in the Americas with left-leaning political views celebrated Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's victory on social media following his win over Flávio Bolsonaro for Brazil’s presidency. The article highlights that Lula, who previously served as president from 2003 to 2010 and returned to power in 2023, is highly regarded by leftists throughout the region due to his governance during a period when leftist leaders were prevalent across Latin America.

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On October 25, 2026, Brazilians voted in a runoff election between incumbent left-wing President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and right-wing Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro. Early results showed Lula winning by a narrow margin, securing his fourth presidential term overall at age 81. The election highlighted the stark choice between continuing leftist governance or shifting towards a more conservative stance akin to recent trends in Latin America under leaders friendly with U.S. President Donald Trump. Lula's victory was seen as significant for global efforts to stabilize climate change and protect ecosystems, particularly the Amazon rainforest, while Bolsonaro’s loss marked a setback for right-wing movements sweeping through the region.

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Leaders across the Americas congratulated Brazilian President-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on social media Sunday after he defeated opposition candidate Flávio Bolsonaro to win an unprecedented fourth term. asserted

he → congratulate → term

The region’s other left-leaning leaders were particularly quick to react to the result. asserted

leaders → lean → result

Lula is a revered figure to Latin America’s left, having governed the country between 2003-2010 when leftists were at the helm in countries across the region. asserted

leftists → revere → region

Since returning to power in 2023, he has been a vocal critic of Trump. asserted

he → return → Trump

In their words: Left-leaning leaders in the Americas welcome Lula's victory in Brazil

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