Lula wins fourth term as Brazil's president, defeating Flavio Bolsonaro

france24.com (French) —

Brazil's incumbent President Lula defeated challenger Flavio Bolsonaro in Sunday's presidential runoff, securing over 51.7% of the vote. The leftist leader won a historic fourth term, keeping the country on the left. Lula, who will soon turn 81, won 51.76% of the vote against Bolsonaro's 48.24%, according to the electoral court. The victory marks an unprecedented fourth mandate for the left-wing leader in Latin America's largest nation. Flavio Bolsonaro is the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro. The runoff election took place on Sunday, October 25, with results confirmed by the electoral tribunal.


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