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President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won a fourth term, halting a string of conservative victories in Latin America. His opponent disputed the result.

World leaders have congratulated Brazil’s left-wing President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva after he won re-election with 51.8 per cent of the vote. Read More: https://punchng.com/world-leaders-celebrate-lulas-re-election-in-brazil/

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Lula da Silva (80) kan beginnen aan een nieuwe ambtstermijn als president van Brazilië. Na een nek-aan-nekrace versloeg hij Flávio Bolsonaro in de tweede ronde van de verkiezingen. Zijn ambities? "Zijn sociaal beleid voortzetten en Brazilië op het internationale toneel zetten als een autonoom land dat niet aan het handje van de Amerikaanse president Donald T

A diákmozgalom sikere Szerbiában lehetőséget ad a demokrácia visszaállítására, értékel a Financial Times szerzője. Lula győzelme a brazil elnökválasztáson ellentétben áll a régióban általános jobbratolódással – elemez a Frankfurter Allgemeine. A New York Times a brazil fejlemények után azt tanácsolja Trumpnak, hogy ne üsse bele az orrát más országok belügyei

<p>President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will have to wrestle with a divided Brazil, an unfriendly Congress, feeble public finances and a Donald Trump-shaped menace during his unprecedented fourth term.</p> <p>Days before his 81st birthday, the former union leader<a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2039915"> won </a>Sunday’s runoff with 51.7 per cent of the vot

Brazilský nejvyšší soud oznámil, že Lula da Silva v prezidentských volbách zvítězil s 51,8 procenta hlasů. Flavio Bolsonaro požaduje anulování výsledků poté, co bylo na některých místech hlasování o dvě hodiny prodlouženo. „Konečné slovo bude opět na stejné instituci, která vyhlásila výsledky voleb, což je Nejvyšší volební soud,“ říká pro Český rozhlas Plus

Flavio Bolsonaro is refusing to concede to Lula da Silva who won a historic 4th term in Sunday's election.

The stock was down more than 5% after the victory for leftist candidate President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva over right-wing contender Flavio Bolsonaro.

A 101ª zona eleitoral de Brazabrantes (GO) tem 3 locais de votação. O g1 publicou reportagens com a votação para presidente em cada um deles, no 2º turno das Eleições 2026, com os números de cada seção eleitoral. Os dados foram divulgados pelo Tribunal Superior Eleitoral (TSE). Os números se referem apenas à votação no local e não apontam quem foi eleito. Cl

Brazil’s leftist President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has won re-election, but his rival Flavio Bolsonaro is refusing to accept the loss and will seek to an Read More: https://punchng.com/brazils-lula-clinches-poll-victory-bolsonaro-seeks-to-annul-election/

Lula’s stunning election win came after a massive mobilisation of the voters with most to lose from a Flávio Bolsonaro presidency

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Brazilian voters have denied Latin America’s resurgent right its ultimate prize, snapping a streak of seven straight conservative presidential victories in 18 months.

Lula da Silva’s historic fourth-term victory in Brazil signals hope for multilateralism, climate action and the Global South. With profound geopolitical implications for global sovereignty, it also presents a crucial opportunity for South Africa.

Two days before his 81st birthday, Brazil's president clinches a historic fourth term. But his opponent is refusing to accept defeat.

Ông Lula da Silva giành chiến thắng trong bầu cử tổng thống Brazil, đánh bại thượng nghị sĩ Flavio Bolsonaro, người được ông Trump ủng hộ.

Leftist veteran stages unprecedented comeback to defeat far-right senator Flávio Bolsonaro in Sunday’s election

<p>In today’s newsletter: As Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva secured victory in the presidential race, we look the implications for democracy, the environment and international relations</p><p>Good morning. Chances are you woke this morning to news of two momentous election results. In Serbia, a student-led movement has ousted the country’s long-serving leader, Al

Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva powstrzymał widoczny od prawie trzech lat trend przesuwania się Ameryki Łacińskiej na prawo - piszą media, komentując wyniki wyborów prezydenckich w Brazylii. Zwracają też uwagę na krytyczny stosunek Luli do polityki prezydenta USA.

Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) foi o candidato a presidente mais votado em Wenceslau Braz (PR), com 7.284 votos. Lula (PT) foi o segundo mais votado, com 3.978 votos. Os dados foram divulgados pelo Tribunal Superior Eleitoral (TSE). Os números se referem apenas à votação na cidade e não apontam quem foi eleito. Clique aqui para acessar os resultados completos da apur

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva triumphed over Flávio Bolsonaro, the eldest son of the right-wing leader he defeated four years ago.

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won a fourth term, defeating Flávio Bolsonaro by about 4.4 million votes

Jair Bolsonaro szélsőjobboldali volt államfő legidősebb fia, Flávio elvesztette a brazil elnökválasztást Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva hivatalban lévő brazil államfővel szemben. Flávio Bolsonaro nem ismerte el az eredményt, és a választás megsemmisítését kezdeményezi.

Preşedintele brazilian Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva a câştigat duminică cel de-al doilea tur al alegerilor, cu 51,8% din voturi, faţă de 48,2% obţinute de senatorul de extremă dreaptă Flavio Bolsonaro, într-o revenire inedită în istoria democratică a ţării. Bolsonaro şi-a anunţat intenţia de a obţine anularea alegerilor.

Brazilským prezidentem byl podle předběžných výsledků počtvrté zvolen stávající levicový šéf státu Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Lula v rozhodujícím nedělním druhém kole prezidentských voleb porazil pravicového senátora Flávia Bolsonara, uvedly tiskové agentury s odvoláním na oznámení Nejvyššího volebního soudu.

The election result is poised to hammer financial markets, with currency futures and exchange-traded funds tracking local stocks tumbling in Asian trading.

Video shot by supporters of the candidates in Brazil’s presidential runoff show the moment the result began changing

Prezydent Częstochowy i rada miasta odwołani w referendum. Lula ponownie wybrany na prezydenta Brazylii. Donald Trump powiedział, że chciałby robić interesy z Rosją i Ukrainą. Zobacz, co jeszcze warto wiedzieć w poniedziałek, 26 października.

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva heeft zondag de Braziliaanse presidentsverkiezingen gewonnen. Daarmee blijft Brazilië onder linkse leiding. De zittend president versloeg de rechtse senator Flávio Bolsonaro, die zijn nederlaag niet erkent.

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva heeft zondag de Braziliaanse presidentsverkiezingen gewonnen. Daarmee blijft Brazilië onder linkse leiding. De zittend president versloeg de rechtse senator Flávio Bolsonaro, die zijn nederlaag niet erkent.

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva heeft zondag de Braziliaanse presidentsverkiezingen gewonnen. Daarmee behoudt het Latijns-Amerikaanse land zijn linkse trend. De zittend president won van de rechtse senator Flávio Bolsonaro, die zijn nederlaag niet erkent.

Brazil’s right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro has called for the presidential election result to be ‘annulled’.

Prezydent Brazylii Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva wygrał w niedzielę drugą turę wyborów prezydenckich i wywalczył reelekcję. Jego rywal, prawicowy senator Flavio Bolsonaro, nie uznał porażki i zapowiedział wniosek o unieważnienie wyniku wyborów.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 &mdash; Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today congratulated Brazilian President Luiz In&aac...

International leaders and politicians congratulate the Brazilian president on his re-election.

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio ​Lula da Silva won a historic fourth term on Sunday, the country's electoral court said, in ⁠a shock result that defied polls and global anti-incumbent sentiment to put the brakes on a wave of right-wing ⁠election victories in Latin America. Mr da Silva, a symbol of the global left and the most dominant force in ​Brazilian pol

Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has won an unprecedented fourth term.

<p>Brazil’s leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva pulled off a dramatic comeback on Sunday as he clinched a <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2039743">re-election victory</a>, but his rival Flavio Bolsonaro refused to accept the loss and said he would seek to annul the vote.</p> <p>With Lula’s victory, Brazil staved off a conservative wave that has se

Lula wins a fourth term after a dramatic run-off marred by voting confusion and allegations of interference.

After an evening of chaos at polling booths across Brazil, following a last-minute decision to extend voting by two hours, the veteran politician has bested his Trump-backed challenger.

SAO PAULO, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won an unprecedented fourth term on Sunday, the country's electoral court said, in a shock result that defied polls, precedent and global anti-incumbent sentiment to put the brakes on a wave of right-wing election victories across Latin America.

<img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_5464,w_8192/703689' alt='FLAVIO BOLSONARO, candidate for Brazillian presidency, January 27, 2026. (photo credit: MARC ISRAEL SELLEM)' title='FLAVIO BOLSONARO, candidate for Brazillian presidency, January 27, 2026. (photo credit: MARC ISRAEL SELLEM)' /

Leftist (80) claims historic fourth term in power after receiving 51.75% of the vote

He will begin his fourth presidential term even as the right has gained ground.

Lula (PT) foi o candidato a presidente mais votado em Atalaia do Norte (AM), com 5.310 votos. Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) foi o segundo mais votado, com 1.514 votos. Os dados foram divulgados pelo Tribunal Superior Eleitoral (TSE). Os números se referem apenas à votação na cidade e não apontam quem foi eleito. Clique aqui para acessar os resultados completos da ap

De sociaaldemocraat Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (80) mag zich voor de 4e keer president van Brazilië noemen. Hij won de 2e ronde van de presidentsverkiezingen van zijn uitdager Flávio Bolsonaro. Nochtans had die Lula in de 1e ronde nog verslagen. Voor Lula is het de 2e comeback uit zijn politieke carrière.

The incumbent president has pulled off a surprise win, but he will face a hostile Congress and a polarised country.

Brazil&rsquo;s President Luiz In&aacute;cio Lula da Silva, a vocal critic of U.S. President Donald Trump, has been reelected in a result that provides relief to critics of Trump and keeps some distance between Latin America&rsquo;s biggest economy and Washington

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has won an unprecedented fourth term in a shock result that defied polls, precedent and global anti-incumbent sentiment.

Brazil's president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, defeats right-wing senator Flávio Bolsonaro in a run-off to secure a fourth non-consecutive term.

Brazil's 80-year-old left-wing leader President Lula defeats Flávio Bolsonaro in a bitterly contested runoff.

A shock comeback returns Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva to power for a fourth term, bucking polls and slowing Latin America’s right-wing surge.

It's the first time since Brazil returned to direct elections in 1989 that a candidate has won the final runoff after losing in the first round.

The 80-year-old president defeated Flávio Bolsonaro to extend one of Latin America’s longest political careers.

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's victory was eked out in the 11th-hour after voters from his heartland rallied to the rescue.

De verkiezingen in Brazilië zijn gewonnen door zittend president Lula. Hij kreeg ongeveer 52 procent van de stemmen, heeft de kiesraad bekendgemaakt. In een overwinningsspeech bedankte Lula zijn kiezers. Zijn uitdager Bolsonaro weigert zich neer te leggen bij het verlies. De verkiezingen waren een nek-aan-nekrace tussen de radicaal-rechtse Flávio Bolsonaro (

Leftist President Lula has defeated right-wing challenger Flavio Bolsonaro to win a historic fourth term in office. Bolsonaro has refused to concede and called for the results to be annulled. DW has the latest.

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Victory of 80-year-old leftist over Flávio Bolsonaro is blow to Trump’s plan for greater US influence in Latin America

Leftist president mounts stunning comeback after unexpected first-round loss galvanised supporters of Flavio Bolsonaro.