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Lula da Silva Triumphs in Brazil's Presidential Election, Challenging US Influence and Political Norms

Lula da Silva Triumphs in Brazil's Presidential Election, Challenging US Influence and Political Norms

'Brazil Is No One's Backyard': Trump Critic Lula da Silva's Swipe At US After Winning Presidential Election
'Brazil Is No One's Backyard': Trump Critic Lula da Silva's Swipe At US After Winning Presidential Election

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has won re-election, defeating right-wing challenger Flávio Bolsonaro in a closely fought presidential run-off on Sunday, according to Brazilian media...

Lula pulls off Brazil’s first-ever run-off comeback to beat Trump ally Flavio Bolsonaro
Lula pulls off Brazil’s first-ever run-off comeback to beat Trump ally Flavio Bolsonaro

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won re-election on Sunday in a dramatic comeback after trailing in the first round, extending the rule of a government that has overseen record...

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...

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.

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...

Lula's Election Victory in Brazil Signals a Setback for Right-Wing Movements in Latin America

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’s Win in Brazil Bucks a Regional Shift to the Right and Denies Trump a Powerful Ally
Lula’s Win in Brazil Bucks a Regional Shift to the Right and Denies Trump a Powerful Ally

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Brazilian voters have denied Latin America’s resurgent right its ultimate prize, snapping a streak of seven straight conservative presidential victories in 18...

Lula, Latin America’s Most Influential Statesman, Halts a Right-Wing Surge
Lula, Latin America’s Most Influential Statesman, Halts a Right-Wing Surge

Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, a leftist, staged a remarkable comeback on Sunday, winning re-election and stopping a right-wing wave.

Latin America’s MAGA wave is widening Trump’s political and military reach
Latin America’s MAGA wave is widening Trump’s political and military reach

Brazil could be next in a regional shift toward MAGA-style politics. Trump is reaping the rewards — at least until the next round of elections.

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