Lula's Brazil Win Deals Setback to US Influence in Latin America

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Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won re-election against far-right Senator Flávio Bolsonaro by over 3.5 percentage points in a runoff, marking a historic comeback after losing the first round. The result is seen as a setback for U.S. influence in Latin America. Lula's victory provides a counterweight to right-wing governments in the region and is considered a win for China and BRICS, while maintaining pragmatic ties with Washington. Experts say it also keeps Brazil a critical voice on Europe's Ukraine policy, potentially aiding Russia. Lula faces a more conservative Congress and limited room for new initiatives, with challenges ahead for his leftist party in finding a successor to the 81-year-old leader.


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