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

World | 2026-10-26 at 15:37 UTC | Source: www.bbc.co.uk
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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