Lula wins fourth term in tight Brazil runoff against Flávio Bolsonaro
Briefing by News4U · First published
Lula took 51.7% to Flávio Bolsonaro’s 48.2% after a two-hour voting extension and first-round loss.
Leftist President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won a fourth term, defeating Flávio Bolsonaro 51.7% to 48.2% in Sunday’s runoff, official results showed. The nearly 81-year-old leader overcame an early deficit after a first-round loss, with higher turnout in poorer northeastern states aiding his comeback. [1] [3]
Voting was extended two hours nationwide after Lula cited bus disruptions and Bolsonaro cited heavy rain; the Supreme Court granted the request. Lula’s camp accused Meta of algorithmic bias, which the company denied. [1] [3]
Markets braced for losses after the result, while U.S. President Donald Trump said “we are watching.” [1] [2]
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