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Lula wins reelection in Brazil, securing fourth presidential term

By · Via Middle East Eye · Published by Everything Blog

In short

Left-wing President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has secured a fourth term in office, winning the Brazilian presidential election by more than three points. The victory, marked by a video of Lula celebrating with his allies, was won in the second round with both candidates requesting extended voting hours. Despite political tensions, the win is seen as a significant victory for the left, with Lula securing a fourth term in office.

Key points

  • Lula wins fourth term, securing more than three points.: Lula wins fourth term, securing more than three points.
  • Both Lula and Bolsonaro requested extended voting hours.: Both Lula and Bolsonaro requested extended voting hours.
  • The victory is seen as a significant win for the left.: The victory is seen as a significant win for the left.

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Leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has defeated right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro by more than three points in the second round of Brazil’s presidential election.

A video published by Lula’s campaign shows him celebrating with First Lady Rosângela da Silva and allies after his victory was confirmed by Brazil’s electoral court. The win secures his fourth non-consecutive term in office.

Bolsonaro has refused to concede defeat, calling the move to extend voting hours unprecedented, though both he and Lula made the request, and has called for the results to be annulled.

Leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has defeated right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro by more than three points in the second round of Brazil’s presidential election. https://t.co/NoLzGnJQ83

— Middle East Eye (@MiddleEastEye) October 26, 2026

Original source: www.middleeasteye.net

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