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| Brazil re-elects President Lula | Brazil re-elects President Lula |
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| Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has been re-elected in a clear victory, polling more than 60% of the vote against rival Geraldo Alckmin. | Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has been re-elected in a clear victory, polling more than 60% of the vote against rival Geraldo Alckmin. |
| In a victory speech, Lula said he would govern for all Brazilians and intensify efforts to alleviate poverty during his second four-year term. | In a victory speech, Lula said he would govern for all Brazilians and intensify efforts to alleviate poverty during his second four-year term. |
| "We will give attention to the most needy. The poor will have preference in our government," he said. | "We will give attention to the most needy. The poor will have preference in our government," he said. |
| Lula narrowly failed to win in the first round, forcing Sunday's run-off. | Lula narrowly failed to win in the first round, forcing Sunday's run-off. |
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| In a speech in Sao Paulo, Lula promised to boost growth and reduce inequality to put Brazil on track to reach the ranks of developed nations. | In a speech in Sao Paulo, Lula promised to boost growth and reduce inequality to put Brazil on track to reach the ranks of developed nations. |
| "The foundation is in place, and now we have to get to work," he told crowds of supporters who had taken to the streets in celebration, waving Workers' Party flags. | "The foundation is in place, and now we have to get to work," he told crowds of supporters who had taken to the streets in celebration, waving Workers' Party flags. |
| Supporter Danusia Alves said: "For me it is a great happiness because we have a wonderful government. The people who were never taken care of now are being taken care of." | Supporter Danusia Alves said: "For me it is a great happiness because we have a wonderful government. The people who were never taken care of now are being taken care of." |
| 'Resounding victory' | 'Resounding victory' |
| Votes in Sunday's run-off were cast using electronic ballot boxes, allowing officials to deliver a swift result. | Votes in Sunday's run-off were cast using electronic ballot boxes, allowing officials to deliver a swift result. |
| Corruption scandals hampered President Lula's campaignA partial count showed the incumbent president had 60% of the vote - an insurmountable lead. Shortly after, the head of Brazil's electoral court declared Lula re-elected. | Corruption scandals hampered President Lula's campaignA partial count showed the incumbent president had 60% of the vote - an insurmountable lead. Shortly after, the head of Brazil's electoral court declared Lula re-elected. |
| The BBC's Steve Kingstone in Sao Paulo says it is a resounding victory for a man who was written off by many just over a year ago, when his Workers' Party was at the centre of a cash-for-votes scandal. | The BBC's Steve Kingstone in Sao Paulo says it is a resounding victory for a man who was written off by many just over a year ago, when his Workers' Party was at the centre of a cash-for-votes scandal. |
| But Lula weathered that storm and another during the first phase of this campaign when party colleagues were again accused of corruption, our correspondent says. | But Lula weathered that storm and another during the first phase of this campaign when party colleagues were again accused of corruption, our correspondent says. |
| Lula narrowly failed to win outright in the first round of voting on 1 October. | Lula narrowly failed to win outright in the first round of voting on 1 October. |
| During the ensuing campaign the president suggested to voters that Mr Alckmin might scrap welfare benefits for the poor and privatise Brazil's remaining state companies. | During the ensuing campaign the president suggested to voters that Mr Alckmin might scrap welfare benefits for the poor and privatise Brazil's remaining state companies. |
| Privatisation is generally viewed with suspicion in Brazil. Despite repeated denials by Mr Alckmin, the accusation undoubtedly cost him votes, our correspondent adds. | Privatisation is generally viewed with suspicion in Brazil. Despite repeated denials by Mr Alckmin, the accusation undoubtedly cost him votes, our correspondent adds. |