Did a WhatsApp channel help get Lula re-elected? – BBC

Lula da Silva secured his fourth term as the country’s president in an unlikely comeback being credited by a WhatsApp channel led by Congressman André Janones. The channel called “Lula’s Army” rapidly grew to 10.8 million followers by the second round. BBC Brasil’s João Fellet looked into the role of the community in Lula’s victory. Read more about the role WhatsApp played in the election. 4 hours ago Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva WhatsApp Crowds welcome Venezuela’s María Machado after months in exile The Venezuelan opposition leader spent more than 10 months in exile after escaping the country on a speedboat. Latin America How the trial of murdered Australian brothers and US friend unfolded The mother of two Australian surfers murdered in Mexico two years ago with their American friend said “accountability matters”. Latin America Mexico’s National Guard debuts chihuahua dog recruit named ‘Comando’ The 13-month-old small canine is equipped with protective gear and a camera, and is being trained for search-and-rescue missions. Latin America Did El Niño turn Hurricane Polo into the most powerful storm of the season? The BBC’s Courtney Sargent explains how El Niño could have rapidly turned Hurricane Polo into one of the Pacific season’s most
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