How elderly ‘unsung heroes’ powered Lula’s historic fightback in Brazil
Older voters praised for helping tip balance in leftwing president’s favour against far-right Flávio Bolsonaro in runoff It had been nearly a decade since Celia de Oliveira Soares last voted, and months since the 101-year-old great-grandmother last left her home. But on 25 October, when Brazil held what many…
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How elderly ‘unsung heroes’ powered Lula’s historic fightback in Brazil
Older voters praised for helping tip balance in leftwing president’s favour against far-right Flávio Bolsonaro in runoff It had been nearly a decade since Celia de Oliveira Soares last voted, and months since the 101-year-old great-grandmother last left her home. But on 25 October, when Brazil held what many…
How Did Flávio Bolsonaro Flee Brazil? ‘I’ll Take That to the Grave,’ He Says
From Miami, Flávio Bolsonaro is doubling down on unfounded claims of a stolen election and plotting to sway his nation’s politics from afar, even though his party is not challenging the results.
Coverage details
2 outlets from 2 countries are covering this story: The Guardian and The New York Times. The Guardian published it first, on November 5, 2026; the last outlet to join was The New York Times, 6 hours later.
Key names in the coverage: Flávio Bolsonaro, Lula, Brazil and Miami.
By country: United Kingdom (1), United States (1).
