Lula defeats Bolsonaro in Brazil's presidential runoff

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was re-elected president of Brazil with 51.27% of the vote, defeating Flávio Bolsonaro in a tight runoff, according to Datafolha. The election night saw Lula take an early lead, lose it to Bolsonaro, then regain it as results came in. The day was marked by controversy over reduced bus services in several states, leading to arrests and court orders, plus flight cancellations and voting extensions. Lula, who voted in São Bernardo do Campo, framed the race as a fight against "lies" and rejected a "militiaman" in the presidential palace. Bolsonaro, voting in Rio, said "hope turned into fear." The runoff followed a first round on October 4 where Bolsonaro led with 47.03% against Lula's 45.16%.