President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva did much more than defeat Flávio Bolsonaro's camp at the finish line. In its analysis of the election, CounterPunch pointed to allegations of US interference, Meta's role in shaping the online campaign, and the grassroots mobilization that brought millions to the streets and back to the ballot boxes. From door-to-door organizing and mass choirs to WhatsApp networks and support from labor and student movements, President Lula's campaign relied on human power over paid forces. Consequently, it argued, the outcome carries implications far beyond Brazil, casting doubt on US influence and the political power of Silicon Valley. For more details:

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva did much more than defeat Flávio Bolsonaro's camp at the finish line. In its analysis of the election, CounterPunch pointed to allegations of US interference, Meta's role in shaping the online campaign, and the grassroots mobilization that brought millions to the streets and back to the ballot boxes. From door-to-door organizing and mass choirs to WhatsApp networks and support from labor and student movements, President Lula's campaign relied on human power over paid forces. Consequently, it argued, the outcome carries implications far beyond Brazil, casting doubt on US influence and the political power of Silicon Valley. For more details: