World & West
Brazil chooses Lula again: he beats Flávio Bolsonaro to win a fourth term
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has won Brazil's closely fought presidential runoff, defeating Senator Flávio Bolsonaro by roughly 51.8% to 48.2% after the full count, a margin of about 4.4 million votes. The victory gives Lula a fourth presidential term and completes a remarkable comeback after Bolsonaro led the first round. The result is drawing attention around the world.
- Bolsonaro won the first round with about 47% to Lula's 45%, making Lula the first candidate since 1989 to come from behind and win a Brazilian runoff.
- Voting was extended by two hours on election day, which the Bolsonaro camp may challenge in court.
- Lula, now 80, begins his new term in January 2027.
