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Concerns about management of economy trigger worst day for currency in more than 25 years

Twenty-one days and an "army" of voters is all it took for a social media movement to grow so vocal it delivered Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva an historic fourth presidential term.

Flavio Bolsonaro ugyanakkor még kitart amellett, hogy a választást elcsalták – a bíróság pedig időközben bevonta az útlevelét, hogy ne tudja elhagyni Brazíliát.

The Trump-Lula relationship may have thawed, but several issues could reignite tensions between the two leaders.

Trump pushes unsubstantiated claims about Brazil's presidential vote but says he 'didn't take sides' in the race.

<img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_1338,w_1920/743724' alt='Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva gestures as he addresses supporters after his victory in the presidential runoff election, at Paulista Avenue, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, October 26. (photo credit: REUTERS/AMANDA PEROBE

Flavio Bolsonaro himself has refused to concede defeat in Sunday's presidential election, saying he would seek the annulment of Lula's victory.

US president casts doubt on integrity of election result over extension of voting hours

From day one of his final term, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will face an uphill battle, analysts say.

Flavio Bolsonaro mag Brazilië na zijn verkiezingsnederlaag niet verlaten. Enkele uren na de uitslag kreeg de rechtse senator een uitreisverbod opgelegd. Ook moest Flavio zijn paspoort inleveren, omdat hij wordt verdacht van witwassen.

<p>Having lost the first round of Brazil’s presidential election to far right rival Flávio Bolsonaro, incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva spectacularly triumphed in the second. What comes next for Brazil? The Guardian’s Tom Phillips will be answering your questions from 15:00 GMT today.</p><p><strong>Ask a question: log in or sign up </strong><a href="https:

Three weeks ago, even his allies expected defeat. Grassroots mobilization and fears of lost benefits fueled his stunning reversal.

Brazil’s Supreme Court told the police to seize passport of Mr. Bolsonaro, who lost the presidential election, over his links to an investigation.

Flavio Bolsonaro posted a video on social media saying police ordered him to surrender his passports

De Braziliaanse senator en oud-presidentskandidaat Flávio Bolsonaro zegt dat de federale politie hem heeft opgedragen om zijn paspoorten in te leveren. De zoon van de veroordeelde ex-president Jair Bolsonaro spreekt van een 'gruweldaad' die is bedoeld om hem te intimideren. Bolsonaro junior zegt dat hij door de politie werd aangesproken nadat hij op bezoek w

In a closely watched election, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva defeated right-wing and Trump-aligned challenger Flávio Bolsonaro. Transport and weather disruptions in parts of Brazil led to a chaotic final stretch at the polls. Bolsonaro is refusing to concede, and President Trump called the outcome "rigged." Stephanie Sy reports.

The re-election of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is expected to lead to continued rainforest protections. His opponent wanted to make it easier to clear land.

<p>Far-right senator banned from leaving country as supreme court judge’s ruling makes reference to money-laundering case</p><p>The far-right senator Flávio Bolsonaro was banned from leaving Brazil and ordered to surrender his passports just hours after his dramatic loss in the presidential election to the leftist president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.</p><p>T

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won another term on Sunday, with the help of a seismic social media campaign that convinced Brazilians to reject his rival.

The country’s stocks, bonds and currency plunge after the socialist wins.

Americký prezident Donald Trump bez předložení důkazů řekl, že brazilské volby, v nichž vyhrál současný levicový prezident Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, patrně poznamenaly podvody, píše Reuters.

Azt mondta az amerikai elnök, hogy nem választ oldalakat, de úgy tűnt, mint egy újabb elcsalt választás.

Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva wins a fourth term as Bolsonaro disputes the result. Can he deliver on his promises of change?

Donald Trump a denunţat luni alegerile „trucate” din Brazilia, la o zi după realegerea surprinzătoare a preşedintelui de stânga Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva în faţa senatorului conservator Flavio Bolsonaro, relatează AFP şi Reuters.

The president made an extraordinary comeback, but now has much to do

Over 10 million Lula supporters joined a WhatsApp channel to help boost his campaign.

Police at OR Tambo International Airport seized a R200m cocaine shipment hidden inside luggage arriving from Brazil. Meanwhile, Brazilian detectives are cracking down on an organised crime ring that uses commercial flights to traffic drugs into South Africa and around the world.

Shares traded in Dublin began the week on a steady upward trajectory

Brazilian voters have denied Latin America's resurgent right its ultimate prize. Lula's reelection limits U.S. President Trump's influence in the region and cements Brazil as a counterweight to Washington.

Investors react to Lula's victory with a sharp decline in the real and concern over increased spending and fiscal challenges.

Un cetăţean ucrainean a traversat luni ilegal frontiera de stat din Ucraina în Republica Moldova utilizând o motoparapantă şi, odată ajuns peste graniţă, a solicitat azil în Republica Moldova, relatează News.ro care citează presa moldovenească.

<p>A viral WhatsApp channel and student-led protests played a key role in the veteran Brazilian leftist’s election victory</p><p>After the first round of the Brazilian presidential election three weeks ago, the leftist incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva <a href="https://oglobo.globo.com/politica/eleicoes-2026/especial/a-ultima-danca-por-uma-virada-inedita-s

<p>Brazil’s Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has won a historic fourth term as president, defeating the far-right candidate Flávio Bolsonaro in a dramatic comeback.</p><p>Lula is the first candidate to win a runoff election after losing in the first round, taking victory with 51.79% of the vote to his rival’s 48.21%. His win bucks a regional trend, after the son of

While prediction market odds pointed to a clear Bolsonaro victory, Lula emerged the winner in a tight race.

The left-wing incumbent president had lost the first round to right-wing challenger Flávio Bolsonaro.

De aandelenbeurs in Brazilië is maandag hard onderuitgegaan na de onverwachte verkiezingswinst van de linkse president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. De handel werd daardoor automatisch stilgelegd. Dat gebeurde voor het laatst tijdens de coronacrisis in 2020.

<p>Leaders and governments worldwide congratulate Lula on dramatic comeback seen as an important signal to rest of Latin America</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/gallery/2026/oct/26/lula-supporters-celebrate-shock-election-victory-in-pictures">Lula supporters celebrate election victory – in pictures</a></p></li></ul><p><a href="https:

Millions joined a 'Lula's Army' channel that helped to transform online enthusiasm into real-world mobilisation.

Brazilian President Lula secured a surprise win over far-right challenger Flavio Bolsonaro, whose party recognizes Lula's election victory.

<img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_1198,w_2160/743664' alt='Sen. Flavio Bolsonaro (L) faces President Luiz Inacio "Lula" da Silva (R) in runoff elections in Brazil. (photo credit: Evaristo SA and Sergio LIMA / AFP)' title='Sen. Flavio Bolsonaro (L) faces President Luiz Inacio "Lula" da

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s re-election victory prompted a sharp reversal in financial markets that had expected his opponent to win.

Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, a vocal critic of President Trump, was reelected Sunday in a runoff over right-wing opponent Flávio Bolsonaro, who is refusing to concede defeat.

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s re-election victory prompted a sharp reversal in financial markets that had expected his opponent to win.

Bolsonaro quickly refused to concede defeat and asked for the election results to be annulled after an evening of chaos at some polling places that followed a last-minute decision to extend voting by two hours.

Brazilian president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva staged a dramatic election comeback Sunday night, beating far-right challenger Flávio Bolsonaro to clinch a historic fourth term in office. Lula took 51.79% of the vote. The win makes the 80-year-old veteran the first Brazilian president since 1988 to win an election after losing the first round of […]

Brazil's president secured a historic fourth term after overturning a first-round defeat.

For the Trump administration, which has sought to reassert its dominance in the region, Lula’s victory complicates its campaign to enlist Brazil in its military coalition

São Paulo stocks tumble after leftwing politician’s win against Flávio Bolsonaro

Republicans are spending millions on the midterms, and they still may not win districts drawn to favor them. And, Brazil's Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won a fourth term in a stunning political comeback.

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Dvacetiletou ženu v Hradci Králové v neděli vpodvečer srazila na silničním okruhu na přechodu pro chodce před fakultní nemocnicí dvě auta, vážným zraněním později v nemocnici podlehla. Policie žádá případné svědky nehody, aby se ozvali, sdělil mluvčí policie Martin Stránský.

President Luis Inácio Lula da Silva’s victory ended a string of presidential election wins by right-wing candidates in Latin America. His opponent has refused to accept defeat.

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

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was re-elected for a historic fourth term in office. Lula’s far-right opponent Flavio Bolsonaro refused to concede and called for the results to be annulled after a Supreme Court ruling extended the voting by two hours.

<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.