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Lula Defeats Flávio Bolsonaro to Win Brazil’s Presidential Runoff

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won Brazil’s October 25 presidential runoff against Flávio Bolsonaro with 51.7% of the vote. Global leaders have congratulated him, while he faces a hostile Congress and economic and crime pressures.

Photo via Jamaica Observer · from Brazil chooses between Lula and Bolsonaro in nail-biter vote

4 reports from 2 outlets · First reported Fri, Oct 23

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Updated Oct 26, 2026

Lula won Brazil’s October 25 presidential runoff over Flávio Bolsonaro with 51.7% of the vote, securing a fourth term.
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Global leaders congratulated Lula and expressed interest in cooperation on organized crime, Amazon deforestation and regional integration.
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Lula will govern amid a hostile Congress, slowing growth and persistent crime.
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Argentina’s government had not publicly recognized Lula’s victory.
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Oct 26, 2026

Global leaders congratulate Lula on reelection in Brazil

World leaders quickly congratulated Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva after his victory over Flávio Bolsonaro secured an unprecedented fourth term in Brazil. Many presidents, including some conservatives, said they want closer cooperation with Brazil on organized crime, Amazon deforestation and regional integration, while Argentina’s government had not yet publicly recognized the result.

Oct 26, 2026

Brazil’s Lula defies odds to clinch poll victory against Flavio Bolsonaro

Brazil’s leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won a dramatic runoff victory over right-wing senator Flavio Bolsonaro, securing an unprecedented fourth term with 51.7% of the vote. His comeback comes amid deep political divisions and raises questions about how he will govern with a hostile Congress, slowing growth and persistent crime.

Oct 25, 2026

Brazil chooses between Lula and Bolsonaro in nail-biter vote

Brazil voted in a tense runoff between leftist president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and right-wing challenger Flávio Bolsonaro, with polls showing a close race. The result will shape the country’s direction on social spending, crime, democratic institutions and its place in a region increasingly split between left and right.

Oct 24, 2026

Election could help shape Amazon’s future

Brazil’s presidential runoff could shape the Amazon’s future, as scientists warn the rainforest is nearing a tipping point that could turn parts of it into drier ecosystems with irreversible climate and biodiversity damage. Lula backs stronger protections and restoration, while Flávio Bolsonaro has offered fewer details and calls for looser environmental rules.

Lula Defeats Flávio Bolsonaro to Win Brazil’s Presidential Runoff

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