Lula da Silva re-elected as Brazil's president, vows reforms

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Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, re-elected on Sunday, declared in his victory speech that "Brazil is no one's backyard," signaling a firm stance on national independence. Lula, who will turn 81, won with 51.8% of the vote, a lead of nearly 4.4 million votes over opponent Flávio Bolsonaro. He pledged to reform the administrative system and increase public participation in decision-making. A vocal critic of US President Donald Trump, Lula's victory offers relief to those concerned about expanding US influence in Latin America, marking a shift in regional political dynamics.


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