In Brazil, "the spontaneous mobilization of Gen Z surprised even the leaders of Lula's Workers' Party"

Lula's unexpected victory in Brazil's presidential election on October 25 was attributed to a strong mobilization, particularly among Gen Z, and effective social media strategies. Historian Anaïs Fléchet highlights the unprecedented nature of Lula's win, as he became the first candidate to win after finishing second in the first round. Despite this success, she warns of the challenges Lula will face with a Congress largely aligned with the far-right.