Brazil's left-wing President Lula elected for a fourth term
Brazil's 80-year-old left-wing president, Lula, has defeated Flávio Bolsonaro in a runoff and won a fourth term.
Brazil's left-wing leader, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has won the presidential runoff held on 25 October 2026. He defeated challenger Flávio Bolsonaro, and the 80-year-old Lula has now been elected to the presidency for a fourth time.
The source report describes the second-round contest as bitterly fought. The information available at this point does not include final vote counts, turnout or the margin between the two candidates, so none are given here.
Brazil is South America's largest country, and the outcome of its presidential election will set the country's political direction for the coming term. The source does not provide further details on the winner's plans, the challenger's reaction or international responses.
