Lula Wins Narrow Brazil Runoff; Bolsonaro Demands Annulment
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva narrowly won Sunday's presidential runoff, securing 51.8 percent of valid votes against right-wing challenger Flávio Bolsonaro's 48.2 percent, extending his term by four years. The victory is historic as Lula is the first candidate since 1989 to overcome a first-round deficit, having trailed Bolsonaro 45 to 47 percent three weeks ago. Bolsonaro now demands annulment after a Supreme Court judge extended voting by two hours due to transit and weather issues. Lula's fourth term faces challenges with a leftist minority in Congress, requiring negotiations with centrist parties. Brazil remains deeply divided, though Lula's win bucks a regional rightward shift in Latin America.