Brazil's Lula Wins Fourth Term, Shifting Latin America's Balance of Power

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Brazil's Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won a historic fourth term as president, defeating Flávio Bolsonaro in a runoff with 51.78 percent of the vote, marking a rejection of the conservative wave in Latin America. Lula overcame a first-round deficit to secure victory, a setback for Donald Trump's efforts to restore the Bolsonaro family's influence and build a stronger conservative bloc across the region. The result shifts Brazil's political direction. Lula's return strengthens BRICS and the Global South, as he advocates for local currency use, South-South trade, and global institutional reforms. India benefits from continued partnership in BRICS and the G20, supporting strategic autonomy.


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