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Brazil's Election Results: Lula Triumphs Amidst Bolsonaro's Concession and Controversy

Brazil's Election Results: Lula Triumphs Amidst Bolsonaro's Concession and Controversy

Bolsonaro’s party says it recognises Lula’s election win in Brazil
Bolsonaro’s party says it recognises Lula’s election win in Brazil

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva pulled off a dramatic comeback after trailing Flávio Bolsonaro in a first-round vote, a defeat which fired up the left on the streets and social media to secure him a...

Flavio Bolsonaro backs off Brazil election challenge as his party concedes
Flavio Bolsonaro backs off Brazil election challenge as his party concedes

Bolsonaro backs off election challenge as his party concedes defeat to Lula in Brazil’s presidential election.

Lula secures victory in Brazil, but faces challenge as Bolsonaro contests victory
Lula secures victory in Brazil, but faces challenge as Bolsonaro contests victory

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has won reelection in Brazil's presidential runoff

Lula Secures Victory in Brazil's Election, but Faces Challenge as Bolsonaro Contests Results
Lula Secures Victory in Brazil's Election, but Faces Challenge as Bolsonaro Contests Results

BRASILIA (AP) — Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva 's comeback to win Brazil’s presidential runoff Sunday is already facing its first hurdle as his competitor, Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro...

Leaders across Americas react to Brazil President Lula's re-election
Leaders across Americas react to Brazil President Lula's re-election

​President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won Brazil's presidential election on Sunday (October 25), defeating right-wing ​Senator Flavio Bolsonaro in a runoff to secure a fourth non-consecutive term.

Lula secures surprise win to retain Brazil presidency
Lula secures surprise win to retain Brazil presidency

Brazilian leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva staged a surprise comeback to secure a fourth term in office, extending a presidency that has overseen deepening ties with China and sporadic clashes...

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva | The democratic leftist
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva | The democratic leftist

Former two-time President Lula, who has promised a new form of welfarism with ecological and infrastructure spending, defeated Brazil’s far-right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro in the Presidential elections

Lula defeats Trump ally in Brazil’s presidential election: As it happened
Lula defeats Trump ally in Brazil’s presidential election: As it happened

His right-wing rival, Flavio Bolsonaro lost by 51.79% to 48.21% and has refused to concede, vowing to seek an annulment of the vote Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has received congratulations from...

Lula ally assaulted ahead of crucial Brazil election (VIDEO)
Lula ally assaulted ahead of crucial Brazil election (VIDEO)

Montes Claros City councilwoman Iara Pimentel was injured by a projectile at a campaign event A politician from Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s party was injured when attackers...

Lula's Reelection Signals a Fragile Resistance Against Brazil's Conservative Wave

Lula’s Victory Is Surprising Because He Has So Little to Offer Brazil
Lula’s Victory Is Surprising Because He Has So Little to Offer Brazil

The left-wing incumbent’s fresh policies were largely reversals of those he implemented previously.

Brazil bucks Latin America’s rightward shift. But Lula victory is ‘fragile.’
Brazil bucks Latin America’s rightward shift. But Lula victory is ‘fragile.’

The victory of leftist leader Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Brazil to an unprecedented fourth term shows the limits of Latin America’s lurch to the right.

Lula wins reelection in Brazil, halting Latin America’s rightward shift
Lula wins reelection in Brazil, halting Latin America’s rightward shift

The leftist defeated Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro to keep Latin America’s largest democracy from joining the region’s rightward shift.

Lula Wins in Brazil, but Bolsonaro Refuses to Concede
Lula Wins in Brazil, but Bolsonaro Refuses to Concede

State of the Union: The results mark a setback for the rising Latin American right.

Brazil becomes next test for Latin America’s surging conservative movement
Brazil becomes next test for Latin America’s surging conservative movement

Lula da Silva seeks a fourth presidential term in Brazil in a closely contested second round election with Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, as security and safety concerns weigh heavily.

Lula's Election Victory in Brazil Signals a Shift Away from Right-Wing Politics in Latin America

What to Know About Brazil’s Election, and What Comes Next
What to Know About Brazil’s Election, and What Comes Next

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.

Brazil’s Lula wins presidential election, bucking regional shift towards right
Brazil’s Lula wins presidential election, bucking regional shift towards right

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

Lula deals Trump a blow with Brazil election victory that ends Latin America’s right-wing streak
Lula deals Trump a blow with Brazil election victory that ends Latin America’s right-wing streak

Incumbent leftist President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva defeated Flávio Bolsonaro on Sunday, winning 51.8 percent of the vote to 48.2 percent

Lula Declared Winner Of Brazil's Election As Bolsonaro Rejects Results
Lula Declared Winner Of Brazil's Election As Bolsonaro Rejects Results

Lula’s triumph bucks a regional trend of victories for right-of-center presidential candidates allied with Trump.

Lula's Stunning Comeback: Global Leaders Celebrate His Reelection Amid Political Turmoil in Brazil

‘A defeat for denialism and lies’: Trump critic Lula comes from behind to run Brazil again
‘A defeat for denialism and lies’: Trump critic Lula comes from behind to run Brazil again

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

‘A defeat for denialism and lies’: Trump critic Lula comes from behind to run Brazil again
‘A defeat for denialism and lies’: Trump critic Lula comes from behind to run Brazil again

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

Democrats, world leaders congratulate Trump critic Lula on reelection in Brazil
Democrats, world leaders congratulate Trump critic Lula on reelection in Brazil

Democratic lawmakers in the U.S. and leaders around the world congratulated Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, commonly known as Lula, for winning an unprecedented fourth term Sunday....

In their words: Global leaders congratulate Trump critic Lula on reelection in Brazil
In their words: Global leaders congratulate Trump critic Lula on reelection in Brazil

Regional and world leaders congratulated Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva after he defeated challenger Flavio Bolsonaro to win an unprecedented fourth term.

India’s friend, Trump’s critic: President Lula da Silva wins fourth term in Brazil
India’s friend, Trump’s critic: President Lula da Silva wins fourth term in Brazil

Lula's victory comes amid concerns over growing US influence in Latin America, offering relief to those who oppose Washington’s expanding role in the region.

Trump critic Lula wins reelection in Brazil
Trump critic Lula wins reelection in Brazil

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, a critic of President Trump and a champion of the Latin American left, won an unprecedented fourth term on Sunday in a runoff election against Flávio...

Who is Lula? From ex-worker and prisoner to Brazil's president again
Who is Lula? From ex-worker and prisoner to Brazil's president again

The firebrand left-winger, who has at times been at odds with Trump, has won his fourth term as Brazil's president.

Takeaways from Lula’s win in Brazil: Polarization and scrutiny of digital platforms
Takeaways from Lula’s win in Brazil: Polarization and scrutiny of digital platforms

In Brazil, another election result is disputed, political polarization persists, President Donald Trump’s influence will be tested and digital platforms could face tougher regulation.

The Morning Risk Report: Lula Wins Fourth Term in Brazil Election Upset
The Morning Risk Report: Lula Wins Fourth Term in Brazil Election Upset

Plus: Citi gets regulator nod for wholly owned securities venture in China and Tanker carrying Russian diesel signals U.S. port after Trump-Putin deal.

Lula re-elected in Brazil as Bolsonaro rejects results
Lula re-elected in Brazil as Bolsonaro rejects results

Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, a vocal critic of U.S. President Donald Trump, was re-elected Sunday in a result that provides relief to critics of widening U.S. influence in Latin...

Brazil's Lula Secures Historic Fourth Term Amidst Tight Election Battle Against Bolsonaro

Brazil's Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva reelected president in runoff vote
Brazil's Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva reelected president in runoff vote

The election pits the left-of-centre veteran politician Lula against Bolsonaro, an ally of US President Donald Trump and the son of imprisoned former President Jair Bolsonaro.

Brazil Re-Elects Lula for Historic Fourth Term, Bolsonaro Refuses to Concede
Brazil Re-Elects Lula for Historic Fourth Term, Bolsonaro Refuses to Concede

Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva, incumbent president of Brazil and presidential candidate for the Workers' Party (PT), waves a Brazil flag during a rally ahead of the presidential runoff at Avenida...

Brazil picks Lula again as he defeats Bolsonaro's son in tight race
Brazil picks Lula again as he defeats Bolsonaro's son in tight race

Brazil's president wins 51.7 per cent of the vote in a closely fought runoff, beating the son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, who secured 48.2 per cent, official results show

Lula Defeats Bolsonaro for Brazil Presidency, in Blow to Latin America’s Right
Lula Defeats Bolsonaro for Brazil Presidency, in Blow to Latin America’s Right

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

Brazil votes in tight presidential runoff between Lula and Bolsonaro
Brazil votes in tight presidential runoff between Lula and Bolsonaro

Brazil's presidential runoff pits Lula against Flavio Bolsonaro, with voters weighing economic concerns, crime and US relations amid a closely contested election

Brazil votes in tight runoff between Lula and Bolsonaro
Brazil votes in tight runoff between Lula and Bolsonaro

Brazilians voted in a tight runoff that could move the nation sharply right, bringing it closer to the U.S. amid a broader conservative shift across the region.

Brazil votes in tight runoff as Lula faces Flavio Bolsonaro
Brazil votes in tight runoff as Lula faces Flavio Bolsonaro

Brazilians voted on Sunday in a presidential runoff too close to call, with Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, 80, seeking a fourth non-consecutive term against right-wing challenger Flavio Bolsonaro, in...

Brazil votes today: Lula, Bolsonaro deliver final push to their campaigns
Brazil votes today: Lula, Bolsonaro deliver final push to their campaigns

Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro on Saturday delivered their last push in their respective campaign as the country heads for Sunday's presidential runoff vote.

U.S. influence in Latin America at stake in runoff election in Brazil
U.S. influence in Latin America at stake in runoff election in Brazil

A polarizing presidential election runoff in Latin America's largest economy and biggest democracy pits leftist Lula da Silva's legacy against Trump ally Flavio Bolsonaro, son of the former...

Conservative wave hits roadblock in Brazil as Lula holds off Bolsonaro challenge
Conservative wave hits roadblock in Brazil as Lula holds off Bolsonaro challenge

In a tight election, incumbent President Lula da Silva bested Senator Flávio Bolsonaro in Brazil.

Lula, Bolsonaro rally supporters on final day before Brazil presidential runoff
Lula, Bolsonaro rally supporters on final day before Brazil presidential runoff

The two candidates have remained neck and neck in polls following a stronger-than-expected performance by the right-wing senator in the first round.

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