Brazil’s Lula wins historic fourth term in dramatic comeback

Brazil's Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won a historic fourth presidential term, defeating Senator Flavio Bolsonaro in a dramatic comeback despite earlier doubts about his candidacy. The 80-year-old leftist icon overcame voter disillusionment over corruption scandals and economic challenges, with better-than-expected turnout powering his victory. Lula, who was jailed in 2018-2019 before charges were overturned, campaigned on his record of reducing poverty and inequality. Lula faces significant obstacles in his new term, including Brazil's most conservative Congress since the 1980s, a weak economy with high public debt, and potential legislative gridlock that could limit his agenda.