Brazil's Lula Adopts Smartphone to Boost Social Media Ahead of Runoff Election
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, nearing 81, has acquired his first smartphone to enhance his social media presence ahead of the presidential runoff. This move reflects a broader generational shift in Brazilian politics, where digital platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and WhatsApp play a key role in campaigning. Younger candidates from both left and right have leveraged social media to secure significant electoral support. Lula's opponent, Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, also engages voters through digital channels, highlighting the growing importance of online campaigning in Brazil.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–68/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
theprint broke this story on 25 Oct, 05:06 am. Other outlets followed.