GEOPOLITICS OP-ED: Brazil’s election — a victory for Lula, a wake-up call for democracy

Source: Daily Maverick · 2026-10-29T19:30:00.000Z · Politics

Lula’s narrow victory matters far beyond Brazil. It represents Brazil’s place in a fractured world while questioning whether the country can finally convert extraordinary potential into prosperity. But the message from voters and a right-leaning legislature is clear: political history and ideological loyalties are no substitute for delivery.

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