Lula wins fourth term as Brazil president after historic upset over far-right Flávio Bolsonaro
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Lula's victory returns a leftist leader to Brazil’s highest office, reversing the far‑right surge represented by Flávio Bolsonaro and shaping the country’s domestic and foreign policies.
Leftist incumbent Lula stages unprecedented comeback weeks after narrowly losing first round of election to Bolsonaro Lula wins election in stunning comeback – live updates Luiz 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 nearly 99% of votes counted the 80-year-old leftist received 51.75% of the vote to his 45-year-old rival’s 48.25%. Continue reading...
- •Lula’s proposed policy agenda and any legislative reforms he plans to pursue
- •The timing and tone of Lula’s inauguration and early executive actions