https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/brazil-elections-did-a-whatsapp-channel-help-get-lula-re-electedContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/brazil-elections-did-a-whatsapp-channel-help-get-lula-re-electedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/brazil-elections-did-a-whatsapp-channel-help-get-lula-re-elected#u169686Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:40:21 +0000President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva secured a presidential runoff victory following a digital campaign powered by a messaging initiative called Lula's Army. The WhatsApp channel gathered nearly 11 million followers and translated online enthusiasm into real-world mobilization. Congressman Andre Janones led the digital network, which flooded the internet with artificial intelligence clips, memes, and rapid-response messaging to counter right-wing opponent Flavio Bolsonaro. Lula specifically thanked Janones during his victory speech for directing the online outreach strategy that helped eng