The most polarised electoral process in Brazil’s recent history concluded on 30 October with former president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (2003-2011) of the left-wing Partido dos Trabalhadores (PT) winning 50.9% of the vote to 49.1% for President Jair Bolsonaro of the right-wing Partido Liberal (PL). Bolsonaro is the first Brazilian president to lose a re-election bid and his defeat marks the end of an electoral process marred by misinformation and political violence. Yet, protests calling for a military coup in the aftermath of the election show that Lula faces a tall order uniting Brazil.End of preview - This article contains approximately 2722 words.
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