With the charisma of Lula da Silva, Brazilian ruling party takes control of Sao Paulo city

Monday, October 29th 2012 - 12:26 UTC

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Fernando Haddad of Brazil’s ruling Workers Party, a protégé of ex-president Lula da Silva, won Sao Paulo’s mayoral runoff election, according to official results. With 92% of ballots counted, Haddad had secured 56% to defeat his opposition rival and former presidential candidate Jose Serra of the Brazilian Social Democratic Party who received 43.9%. Read full article

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ChrisR
“With the charisma of Lula da Silva”

Well let's hope that is all he has learnt from Lula, we don't want another corruption scandal, do we?
Oct 29th, 2012 - 02:36 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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British_Kirchnerist
Good news, glad to see Serra Palin defeated again =) From Kassab to Hadad, its like an Arab city =)
Nov 01st, 2012 - 02:32 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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Forgetit86
Our VP, Michel Temer, is also Arab, by the way.
Nov 04th, 2012 - 06:03 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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British_Kirchnerist
#3 Excellent =) Is he presidentiable material? Though with Lula and Dilma free to stand in 2014, your already spoiled for choice...
Nov 04th, 2012 - 04:16 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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