Lula wins fourth term as Brazil's president

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Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, a vocal critic of U.S. President Donald Trump, won reelection Sunday, securing a fourth presidential term with 51.8 percent of the vote. The victory, confirmed by Brazil's electoral court, gives Lula a lead of nearly 4.4 million votes over opponent Flávio Bolsonaro. The result bucks a trend of Trump-allied right-wing candidates winning in Latin America and keeps Brazil independent of U.S. influence. The election was marked by chaos after a Supreme Court justice extended voting by two hours, a decision that may trigger legal action from Bolsonaro. Lula, who turns 81 soon, faced challenges over cost-of-living and security concerns.


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