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How Lula beat far-right Bolsonaro in Brazil – The Latest

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Briefings

Brazil's Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva secured a historic fourth term as president by defeating far-right candidate Flavio Bolsonaro in a runoff election. Lula won 51.79% of the vote against Bolsonaro's 48.21%, marking the first candidate to win a runoff after losing the first round. This outcome represents a significant shift in Brazilian politics, reversing a regional trend where Bolsonaro's son led a radical populist movement. The victory occurred in October 2026, with the source reporting on the immediate post-election results.

Key points

• Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won a fourth term as president by defeating Flavio Bolsonaro in a runoff election.
• Lula secured victory with 51.79% of the vote against Bolsonaro's 48.21% in the October 2026 runoff.

Context

Brazil's Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva defeated far-right candidate Flavio Bolsonaro in a dramatic runoff election, securing his fourth term as president. This outcome reverses a regional trend where Bolsonaro's son led a radical populist movement. The election took place in October 2026, with Lula winning 51.79% of the vote against Bolsonaro's 48.21%.

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Source evidence covers only the immediate post-election results of the October 2026 runoff. It does not provide details on the campaign strategy, voter demographics, or long-term political implications beyond the immediate victory.

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