Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has won a fourth presidential term after defeating his right-wing challenger, Flávio Bolsonaro, in a closely contested election.
Lula secured 51.7 percent of the vote, polling 64,241,049 votes, while Bolsonaro garnered 59,818,781 votes, representing 42.22 percent of the total votes cast.
The election, held on Sunday, saw a tight contest between the two candidates, with the results reflecting a deeply divided electorate.
According to the announced figures, more than four million votes were declared invalid, further highlighting the scale of the electoral contest.
Lula’s victory extends his political career and marks another milestone in his decades-long involvement in Brazilian politics.
The veteran left-wing leader previously served as president from 2003 to 2010 before returning to office in 2023 following his victory in the 2022 presidential election.
His latest electoral success reinforces his position as one of Brazil’s most influential political figures.
Flávio Bolsonaro, a right-wing politician and son of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, contested the election on a platform appealing to supporters of the conservative movement.
The closely fought election underscores the continuing political divisions in Brazil, where debates over economic policies, social welfare, public security, and the country’s political direction have remained central to national politics.
Lula is expected to continue pursuing his administration’s policies on economic development, social programmes, and reducing inequality as he prepares for another term in office.
