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WorldPublished: 27 October 2026 at 00:10

Lula wins Brazil's presidential election, aided by a social media campaign

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won another term on Sunday. The New York Times reports that a large social media campaign helped persuade Brazilians to reject his rival.

Foto: The New York Times

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won Brazil's presidential election on Sunday, securing another term leading South America's largest country.

An analysis by The New York Times says a large-scale social media campaign contributed to the victory. According to the newspaper, it convinced Brazilians to reject Lula's rival.

The source text available does not include final vote totals, the name of the opponent or further details of the campaign. These should be added once they become available.

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