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Oct 26, 2026 27 min

From this day, fourth: Lula’s surprise win

from The Intelligence from The Economist

Brazil’s president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, staged a historic comeback to win a fourth term. We ask how he did it, and what he must do next. Each day this week our correspondents in America are focusing on crucial midterm-election races; today we start in Texas. And tote-bag economics: why so many businesses are getting in on selling merchandise. Guests and host: Ana Lankes, Brazil bureau chief Rebecca Jackson, southern correspondent Lizzy Peet, researcher Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence” Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence” Topics covered: Brazil election, Lula, Flávio Bolsonaro America’s midterm elections, Texas, Ken Paxton, James Talarico economics of “merch” Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist.

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