The president of Brazil declared a state of mourning after more than 200 people were feared dead in what is believed to be the country’s deadliest air disaster.

FORMER shoeshine boy-turned union firebrand Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva celebrated yesterday after becoming Brazil’s first elected left-wing president.

THEY lit fireworks, danced the samba and waved flags emblazoned with the red star, but Brazil’s left scored only a partial victory in a presidential race that now goes to a second round.

Brazil’s left wing only won a partial victory in presidential elections that will go to a second round, but they still set off fireworks and danced the samba on the streets.