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Lula holds off far right with victory in Brazil presidential election
Leftist president mounts stunning comeback after unexpected first-round loss galvanised supporters of Flavio Bolsonaro.
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Brazil's Lula beats odds and seals re-election, rival Bolsonaro demands annulment
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, nearly 81 years old, clinched a fourth term in a tight runoff against Flavio Bolsonaro on Sunday. The leftist leader won 51.7% of the vote, compared to 48.2% for the son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, official results showed. Bolsonaro has refused to accept the loss and said he would seek to annul the vote.
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It's the first time since Brazil returned to direct elections in 1989 that a candidate has won the final runoff after losing in the first round.
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Brazil elections: Votes being tallied after polls close
Votes are being tallied after polling was extended two more hours. The result between leftist Lula and right-wing Bolsonaro is expected to be very close. DW has the latest.
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Brazil elections: Vote counting resumes after extension
Votes are being tallied after polling was extended two more hours. The result between leftist Lula and right-wing Bolsonaro is expected to be very close. DW has the latest.
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Brazil elections: Voting extended after transport complaints
Supporters of left-wing Lula and far-right Bolsonaro have two more hours to vote after polling was extended. The result is expected to be very close. DW has more.
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Brazil election results 2026 updates: Lula beats Bolsonaro in tight race
These were the updates on October 25, 2026, when the incumbent Lula beat his right-wing rival in a heated run-off.
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Brazil: Lula's Late Surge
A coin-flip election in Brazil, with little separating the country's left-wing President, Lula, and his right-wing rival, Flávio Bolsonaro. The results of the run-off vote will become clear in a few hours.
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Just as American cattle went to market, Trump's action added unease to an industry already facing uncertainty.
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Brazil election: Lula, Bolsonaro cast votes in final bout
Almost 160 million are eligible to vote in the final round of Brazil's election that pits the left-wing incumbent against the son of the former far-right president. DW has more.
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The week in pictures: Protests across France, wildfires in Indonesia and Brazilian elections
From student protests across France over the weekend and presidential elections in Brazil pitting leftist incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva against right-wing challenger Flavio Bolsonaro to wildfires in Indonesia, FRANCE 24 looks back at some of the most striking images from the past week.
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Polls open in Brazil presidential runoff
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and sight-wing senator Flavio Bolsonaro faced off Friday in their second and final debate ahead of Sunday's presidential runoff election. The two candidates repeated their campaign proposals, focusing on the cost of living and security, while exchanging allegations of corruption. France 24 Jan Onoszko telles us the latest from Rio de Janeiro.
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Brazil's Lula thanks voters for his victory, Bolsonaro does not recognise the results
It is the first time in Brazil's history since the return of democracy in the country that a candidate who lost in the first round managed to come back and win in the runoff. The left-wing president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva obtained 51.7% of the votes, compared with 48.2% won by right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro.
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Brazil votes in tight runoff between leftist Lula and right-wing Flavio Bolsonaro
The high stakes election will decide whether Brazil will move toward the right or retain a leftist government.
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Brazil 2026 election live: Lula and Bolsonaro in tight race
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro square off in a closely watched election.
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Brazil's indigenous communities say they’re concerned by how the election outcome could impact environmental protections
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Voters in Brazil head to polls as Lula goes up against Bolsonaro's son
Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of Brazil's imprisoned ex-president, is challenging Lula, who is seeking a fourth term in office.
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Who are the candidates in Brazil's presidential election?
Voters in Sunday's election are choosing between two very different candidates, as Americas correspondent Ione Wells reports from Rio de Janeiro.
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Brazil’s candidates hold final rallies before knife-edge run off
Brazil’s candidates hold final rallies before knife-edge run off
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Brazil’s Lula, Bolsonaro draw thousands to election-eve rallies
The pivotal run-off will determine whether Brazilians stick with their left-wing leader or shift towards the right.