Lula defeats Bolsonaro's son to win fourth term in Brazil

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Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva narrowly won a fourth term, defeating Flávio Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, in a closely fought election. Lula secured 51.7 percent of the vote against Bolsonaro's 48.2 percent, according to official results. The race was nearly tied midway through counting, with Lula's win marking a dramatic turnaround after finishing second in the first round. The vote was extended by two hours following a Supreme Court ruling requested by Lula, who cited bus shortages. Bolsonaro's camp criticized the extension, while Lula's win keeps Brazil among Latin America's few leftist nations.


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