The digital army that catapulted Lula to victory in Brazil
Lula's WhatsApp network grew to 10 million supporters, powering his unexpected Brazil election win over Flavio Bolsonaro and blocking the Bolsonaro family's return.
Ana Ionova, Adam B. Ellick and Jack Nicas
Rio de Janeiro - It started with a WhatsApp channel with a few thousand followers. It exploded into a digital army of 10 million people that helped swing Latin America’s biggest election.
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of Brazil staged a stunning comeback on Oct 25, achieving an unexpected victory over Flavio Bolsonaro, the right-wing challenger whose father tried to stage a coup after losing the last election.
Source: The Straits Times https://www.straitstimes.com/world/the-digital-army-that-catapulted-lula-to-victory-in-brazil
