Lula’s social media campaign helps him win Brazil’s election.
They publishedHow Lula’s Social Media Campaign Helped Him Win Brazil’s Election
26 Oct, 00:31ZLula defeats Bolsonaro in Brazil’s presidential runoff, bucking Latin America’s rightward shift.
26 Oct, 03:30ZLula da Silva wins a historic fourth term in Brazil
26 Oct, 09:07ZLula wins Brazil presidency with 51.8% in runoff
26 Oct, 09:35ZLula wins a historic fourth term as Brazil president
26 Oct, 15:11ZLula was reelected president of Brazil in a runoff vote.
26 Oct, 18:50ZLula da Silva wins in Brazil, analysis by The Hindu.
26 Oct, 20:14ZLula’s reelection strains Trump ties with Brazil
27 Oct, 01:32ZBrazilians living in the United States are relieved by Lula's come-from-behind victory.
First reportNature · 26 Oct, 00:00Z
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Six major outlets report on the role of Lula’s online campaign.
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How it unfolded — every article
Summary
- 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.
Summary
- 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.
Summary
- 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.
Summary
- 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.
Summary
- 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.
Summary
- 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...
Summary
- 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.
Summary
- 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.
Summary
- 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.
Summary
- 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.
Summary
- 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.
Summary
- 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.
Summary
- 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.
Summary
- 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.
Summary
- 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.
Summary
- 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.
Summary
- 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.