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How Lula defied the odds to win Brazil's presidency

NPR | By Carrie Kahn
Published October 26, 2026 at 1:55 PM PDT

Against the odds, Lula has staged a stunning political comeback — but winning Brazil's presidency may prove easier than governing a deeply divided nation.

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Carrie Kahn
Carrie Kahn is NPR's International Correspondent based in Mexico City, Mexico.
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