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Lula wins historic fourth term as Brazilian president in defeat of far-right Flávio Bolsonaro

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Briefings

Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva defeated far-right candidate Flvio Bolsonaro in a historic fourth term election, securing 4.4 million more votes and a 51.79% share against Bolsonaro's 48.21%. Lula claimed the victory was a 'defeat for denialism' after Bolsonaro refused to accept the results and demanded annulment. The election was held in October 2026 with 100% of votes counted.

Key points

• Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva secured a historic fourth term as Brazilian president by defeating Flvio Bolsonaro in an election where 100% of votes were counted.
• Lula received 4.4 million more votes than Bolsonaro, resulting in a 51.79% vote share compared to Bolsonaro's 48.21% share.

Context

Brazil's electoral authority confirmed Lula's victory shortly after the election, leading to a conflict where Bolsonaro refused to concede defeat and demanded the results be annulled. This outcome marks a significant political shift in Brazil's leadership.

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