The Guardian
Lula beats Flávio Bolsonaro in comeback for fourth Brazilian presidential term
The report says Brazil’s incumbent president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, defeated far-right rival Flávio Bolsonaro to secure a fourth term, weeks after narrowly losing the first round. After almost 99% of ballots were counted, the 80-year-old leftist held 51.75% of the vote, while his 45-year-old opponent had 48.25%.
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What to know
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With almost 99% of ballots tallied, Lula had 51.75% and Flávio Bolsonaro 48.25%.
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Lula had narrowly lost the first round to Flávio Bolsonaro weeks earlier.
Why it matters
The reported victory keeps Brazil’s presidency with its leftist incumbent rather than transferring it to the far-right challenger.
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