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Brazil's Lula defeats Bolsonaro ally in runoff, wins fourth term

Confirmed1 source · Oct 26, 2026

Left-wing President Lula, 80, has won a bitterly contested runoff election against an opponent.

Brazil's Lula defeats Bolsonaro ally in runoff, wins fourth term
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What happened

Brazil's 80-year-old left-wing President Lula defeated an opponent in a bitterly contested runoff election, securing a fourth term as president.

Context

The runoff was described as bitterly contested, indicating significant polarization in the Brazilian electorate. Lula's victory extends the tenure of a left-wing administration in Latin America's largest nation.