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How 'Lula's Army' WhatsApp chat helped turn Brazil election around

Published by BBC World News 26 October 2026 at 18:37
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How 'Lula's Army' WhatsApp chat helped turn Brazil election around
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As polls pointed to defeat, millions joined a 'Lula's Army' channel that is credited with helping transform online enthusiasm into real-world mobilisation.

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