Lula Wins Fourth Term, Halting Latin America's Right-Wing Shift
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won a fourth term on Sunday, defeating far-right senator Flávio Bolsonaro in a tight runoff and halting a right-wing wave across Latin America. The 80-year-old leftist leader becomes the first Brazilian president elected four times, and the first to win after finishing second in the first round since 1989. With 97.69% of votes counted, Lula led with 51.74% against Bolsonaro's 48.26%, a margin of about 4.2 million votes. The election was marred by transport delays and flooding, prompting a Supreme Court order to extend voting hours, though some areas refused. Flávio ran for his father, Jair Bolsonaro, who is serving a 27-year sentence for coup attempts. Lula's victory also affects Brazil-US relations, as he challenges President Trump and favors closer China ties.