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Lula wins fourth term in Brazil after first-round defeat
Brazil’s left-wing incumbent president, Lula, has won the election and secured a fourth term. His victory follows a first-round loss to Flávio Bolsonaro, the right-wing challenger, marking a turnaround from that earlier defeat in the contest for Brazil’s presidency.

What to know
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Lula, Brazil’s left-wing incumbent president, won the election and a fourth term.
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Lula had lost the first round to right-wing challenger Flávio Bolsonaro.
Why it matters
The result determines who holds Brazil’s presidency, with the incumbent prevailing after losing the first round.
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