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Lula wins fourth term as Brazil president after historic upset over far-right Flávio Bolsonaro

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Briefings

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva defeated far-right candidate Flavio Bolsonaro in a historic election comeback, securing his fourth term with 51.75% of the vote against Bolsonaro's 48.25%. The victory occurred after the first round results were released, with Lula's lead narrowing to just 1.5 percentage points before the final tally.

Key points

• Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva defeated Flavio Bolsonaro in Brazil's presidential election, securing his fourth term with 51.75% of the vote.
• The election result was finalized after the first round, with Lula's lead shrinking to 1.5 percentage points before the final count.

Context

Brazil's presidential election concluded with Lula's dramatic comeback, marking a significant shift in the country's political landscape. This outcome represents a major change in leadership following a long period of political instability.

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The evidence covers only the final election results and the immediate aftermath. It does not include pre-election polling data, campaign performance metrics, or long-term policy impacts. The source material lacks details on voter demographics, campaign strategies, or the specific reasons for the narrow margin.

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