Lula's Comeback Win Marks Historic First in Brazil's Presidential Runoff
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was re-elected Sunday to an unprecedented fourth term, defeating Senator Flávio Bolsonaro and marking the first comeback victory between election rounds in the country's presidential history. Lula secured 51.76% of the vote in the second round, with a margin of 4,343,081 votes over Bolsonaro's 48.24%, according to the Superior Electoral Court. At 80 years old, Lula will become the oldest president to take office in Brazil. The president-elect faces challenges including fiscal adjustment, a divided Congress, and a strengthened right-wing opposition. His campaign gained momentum after a disappointing first round, aided by social media mobilization and popular measures announced before the election.