Lula wins unprecedented fourth term in Brazil, defeating Bolsonaro's son

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won an unprecedented fourth term in Sunday's election, unexpectedly defeating conservative rival Flavio Bolsonaro, who has announced plans to challenge the result. Lula secured 51.8% of the vote against Bolsonaro's 48.2%, a margin of 4.4 million votes, after trailing in the first round. The leftist leader credited youth mobilization for the comeback, though his governing margin will be limited following conservative gains in legislative elections three weeks ago. Bolsonaro, son of convicted former president Jair Bolsonaro, alleged electoral fraud and refused to recognize the outcome, echoing his father's 2022 claims. Lula, who turns 81, will be 85 at the end of his term in 2030, totaling 16 years in power.