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Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva secures historic fourth term as Brazil's president
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Photo: Wikimedia CommonsLula wins a record fourth presidential term as Brazil defeats far-right, defies Trump and Meta. Subscribed with another email? Logout and Login with that one. Account subscription benefits alongside Premium Stories, Editorials, Opinions and more. Unlock these with Subscription Updated - October 26, 2026 09:02 pm IST - SAO PAULO Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, the Workers' Party (PT) candidate for presidential re-election, greets supporters outside his residence on the day of the presidential runoff election, in Sao Paulo, Brazil on October 25, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters
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- Brazilian President Lula da Silva wins fourth term in runoff election upset
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Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva secures historic fourth term as Brazil's president
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What Happened
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won a historic fourth presidential term in Brazil by defeating Flávio Bolsonaro in a runoff election, overcoming a first-round deficit and foreign interference.
Why It Matters
The election marks a major turning point in Latin American politics, halting the momentum of right-wing movements in the region. It also highlights growing tensions regarding the political influence of major U.S. tech platforms and foreign leaders like Donald Trump in national democratic elections.
What Happens Next
Flávio Bolsonaro's legal team plans to challenge the election outcome and seek an annulment, while President Lula prepares to take office with promises to regulate big tech companies and increase public investments.
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