Lula's historic Brazil election win sparks nationwide celebrations

Tens of thousands of people filled the streets of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo to celebrate Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's historic election victory in Brazil, marking a significant political moment for the country. The incumbent president defeated challenger Flávio Bolsonaro by over four million votes, marking the first time since Brazil's return to democracy in the 1980s that a candidate who lost the first round has won the runoff. Supporters celebrated with fireworks and car horns, with some calling it a victory for minorities and workers. Bolsonaro has refused to concede defeat, and his supporters claim the election was stolen. The celebrations also referenced Bolsonaro's promise to pardon his father, former president Jair Bolsonaro, who was convicted last year for attempting a coup after his 2022 election loss.