Lula defeats Bolsonaro to win fourth term as Brazil's president

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Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has won a fourth term in office, defeating right-wing challenger Flávio Bolsonaro with 51.79% of the vote in a dramatic comeback. Lula became the first president since 1985 to win after losing the first round, which Bolsonaro had taken with 47% to Lula's 45%. Bolsonaro has refused to recognize the result and called for it to be annulled, though experts say this is unlikely. The election saw an unprecedented two-hour polling extension ordered by the Supreme Court, and Lula's victory speech emphasized democracy and independence from US influence. His new term begins January 5, 2030, amid tensions with President Trump.


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