Lula Wins Re-election in Brazil, Pledges to Govern for All

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won re-election in Sunday's runoff, defeating right-wing candidate Flavio Bolsonaro, and pledged to govern for all Brazilians. Lula thanked voters for the high turnout, which he said was decisive in reversing the first-round result, and sharply criticized his opponent, calling him a "genuine representative of militias" who lied "with so much audacity." He also highlighted youth participation in defending democracy. Leaders across Latin America congratulated Lula, including Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum and former Colombian President Gustavo Petro, who called the result a victory for humanity. Lula's fourth, non-consecutive term begins amid political polarization, with priorities on social protection and national unity.