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Demonstrators wear masks depicting Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Brazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro and US President Donald Trump during a protest outside Meta's headquarters in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on October 19, 2026. The protest was called over allegations that restrictions on Instagram affected the campaign of Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva ahead of the presidential runoff election. Meta attributed the reported issue to a technical failure and denied political bias. (Photo by Allison Sales/NurPhoto via AP)

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A crowd of supporters surround President Lula holding a microphone at a podium draped with the Brazilian flag.

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva delivers a victory speech after winning the presidential runoff in Brazil, Oct. 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)

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Demonstrators wear masks depicting Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Brazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro and US President Donald Trump during a protest outside Meta's headquarters in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on October 19, 2026. (Photo by Allison Sales/NurPhoto via AP)

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Police women wearing pink vests carry a female protester who is peacefully resisting arrest by her arms and legs. A surrounding crowd is watching and photographing and a television broadcast journalist is in the background too.

Four policewomen detain and carry a protester during a demonstration demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in New Delhi, India, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup)

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A person holds a giant Brazilian flag while perched above a crowd of people at a rally on a large avenue, a few people are holding phones in the air. One person holds their hand in the air in the L shape, signifying support for Lula. 

Supporters of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva at an election rally on Oct 11, 2026 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Rodilei Morais/Fotoarena/Sipa USA)

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The street front of a mobile money agent with an Airtel umbrella and sign in the foreground. One person is sitting to the left, reading, another person can be seen from behind inside the store. 

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