Lula wins fourth term as Brazil president in runoff victory
The leftist incumbent defeats his far-right opponent in a closely contested second round of voting.
At a glance
- Lula secured 51.75% of the vote with nearly 99% counted
- His opponent received 48.25% of the vote
- Lula had trailed after the first round of voting
- This is Lula's fourth term as Brazilian president
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has won Brazil's presidential election, securing a fourth term in office. With nearly 99% of votes counted, the 80-year-old leftist candidate received 51.75% of the vote, narrowly defeating his 45-year-old far-right opponent.
The victory represents a comeback for Lula, who had narrowly lost the first round of voting weeks earlier. The result marks a historic outcome in the closely contested election.
Why it matters
The election outcome determines Brazil's political direction after a closely contested campaign between leftist and far-right candidates.
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