Brazil's Lula defeats Bolsonaro in presidential election, supporters celebrate in Sao Paulo
Brazilian leftist leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won the presidential election over right-wing rival Flavio Bolsonaro, securing 51.8% of the vote against 48.2%. Thousands of supporters celebrated in Sao Paulo, hailing the result as a victory for democracy and minorities. Bolsonaro has refused to acknowledge the result, while Lula's supporters expressed relief and joy, citing fears of a far-right government. The win marks Lula's fourth presidential term and follows his previous victory over Flavio's father, Jair Bolsonaro, in 2022. Jair Bolsonaro is serving a 27-year sentence for attempting a coup after his 2022 loss, and Flavio had promised to liberate him if elected. The result diverges from a recent rightward trend in Latin America.