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How 'Lula's Army' WhatsApp channel helped turn Brazil's election

Original: Brazil election: How 'Lula's Army' WhatsApp channel helped turn race around

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's supporters used a large WhatsApp network, dubbed 'Lula's Army', to mobilise voters and shift momentum in Brazil's presidential election race. The grassroots messaging operation is credited with helping counter Jair Bolsonaro's strong social media presence ahead of the vote.

Why now: The Brazilian presidential election is a major global story and the role of WhatsApp messaging in shaping its outcome is drawing wide attention.

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• Brazil election: How 'Lula's Army' WhatsApp channel helped turn race around · BBC

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