Lula da Silva wins fourth term in Brazil's 2026 runoff

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Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won a historic fourth term on October 25, 2026, defeating right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro in a presidential runoff with 51.75% of the vote to Bolsonaro's 48.25%. Lula staged a comeback after losing the first round of the election. The closely contested result marks a significant political shift, with Bolsonaro refusing to concede defeat and calling for the election to be annulled. The victory extends Lula's long political career, having previously served as president from 2003 to 2010. The dispute over the results raises concerns about potential political instability in Brazil following the contentious vote.


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