Brazil’s leftist president has secured a narrow but decisive victory in a hard-fought election, overcoming a far-right challenger to return to power after years of political division. The result marks his fourth term in office, reversing a previous loss and defying expectations in a closely watched race. With nearly all votes tallied, the incumbent celebrated the outcome as a rejection of denialism, while his opponent has yet to concede. The victory underscores shifting political dynamics in the country amid deep ideological divides.
Leftist incumbent Lula says unprecedented comeback was a ‘defeat for denialism’ as Bolsonaro refuses to accept election resultLula wins election in stunning comeback – live updatesLuiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the Brazilian president, has staged a dramatic election fightback, defeating his far-right opponent, Flávio Bolsonaro, to claim a historic fourth term in power.With 100% of votes counted the 80-year-old leftist received 51.79% of the vote to his 45-year-old rival’s 48.21%. Continue reading...
