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Voters are disillusioned with the apparent choice between Lula and the son of a jailed former president
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The left-wing stalwart has emerged as the favourite; the right is in disarray

Blame social media, populist politicians and falling trust in institutions

How Brazil’s ex-president and his cronies tried to take down democracy

MAGA bullying is backfiring, boosting Lula’s government

As Joe Biden showed, candidates over 80 carry huge risks