Andre Janones built WhatsApp network for Lula campaign

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Brazilian lawmaker Andre Janones built a WhatsApp network with nearly 11 million subscribers behind Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s online election campaign. Janones is described as the brains behind the campaign credited with helping Lula make a comeback; whether the network helped Lula win is posed as a question.

WHO: Brazilian lawmaker Andre Janones

WHAT: Built a WhatsApp network of nearly 11 million subscribers for Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s online election campaign.

WHEN: Reported Oct 27, 2026 at 10:49 AM ET

WHERE: Brazil

WHY: The network was built for Lula’s online election campaign; its effect on his victory is not established.

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