US Democrats sweep Congress, Brazil's Lula wins run-off: populist right setback

In a 10-day span, the two largest democracies in the Americas delivered setbacks to the populist right: Brazil's Lula narrowly defeated Flavio Bolsonaro in a run-off after trailing in the first round, and US voters gave Democrats control of both congressional chambers, rebuking Trump-aligned candidates. The outcome signals a shift in electoral momentum away from populist incumbents, with potential ripple effects on European politics as populist parties there watch these results.

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