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“I would like to thank the Brazilian people for the generosity they have shown me for a long time,” said Lula in a victory speech in São Paulo. “And, in this second round, I want to thank the generosity of the Brazilian youth, who took to the streets to defend democracy.”

"Lula received 51.8 percent of the vote, versus 48.2 percent for Flávio Bolsonaro, with 99.9 percent of the ballots counted, according to official preliminary results."

https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/10/25/world/brazil-election?smid=nytcore-ios-share
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Serbians celebrating in Belgrade.

"In Belgrade late on Sunday, drivers in cars draped in Serbian flags honked their horns through the streets as fireworks lit up the sky and crowds flooded central squares and the area around parliament. “I feel as though I am finally living in a free country,” student Mila Martic told reporters as people raised three fingers, the Student List ballot symbol and a traditional Serbian greeting."

More photos at https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2026/10/26/photos-serbia-celebrates-as-ruling-party-loses-grip-on-power
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