Brazil's Lula wins re-election in runoff against Bolsonaro ally
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva defeats Flavio Bolsonaro in a closely contested presidential runoff.
At a glance
- Lula da Silva defeated Flavio Bolsonaro in the presidential runoff
- The runoff was held after no candidate won an outright majority in the first round
- The result determines Brazil's leadership for the coming term
Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has won re-election in a runoff vote against Flavio Bolsonaro. The result concludes a closely fought campaign in the South American nation.
The runoff was necessary after neither candidate secured an outright majority in the first round of voting.
Why it matters
Brazil is South America's largest economy and most populous country. The presidential election outcome shapes policy direction for the region's leading nation.
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