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Lula wins a fourth term as Brazil's president
In brief
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won Brazil's presidential runoff on October 25, 2026, giving him a fourth term, according to Brazil's Chamber of Deputies news agency, the BBC and The Guardian. He received 51.79% of valid votes, against 48.21% for Flávio Bolsonaro.
The result
- Lula: 64,256,232 votes (51.79% of valid votes), according to the Chamber of Deputies news agency.
- Flávio Bolsonaro: 48.21%, about 4.4 million votes fewer.
The BBC called it a dramatic comeback, because Lula had finished behind in the first round. AP News reported that Bolsonaro did not accept the results.
Reactions
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Lula on his victory, the Press Information Bureau said on October 26.
About Brazil's elections
Brazil uses a two-round system. If no candidate gets more than half of valid votes in the first round, the top two meet in a runoff.
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Why it matters
Brazil is Latin America's largest country and a BRICS member, so its leadership matters to trade and diplomacy worldwide.
People also ask
Who won Brazil's 2026 presidential election?
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won the October 25 runoff.
What was the vote share?
51.79% for Lula and 48.21% for Flávio Bolsonaro.
How many terms has Lula won?
This is his fourth term as president.
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Sources
- Agência Câmara de Notícias: Lula é reeleito presidente com quase 52% dos votos válidos no 2º turno
- BBC News: Lula wins fourth term in dramatic comeback
- AP News: Lula declared winner of Brazil's election
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