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Lula's 'extraordinary victory' faces growing middle class, deeply-entrenched bolsonarismo & Big Tech

Oliver Farry is pleased to welcome Dr Felipe Krause, Political Scientist, former Diplomat and Departmental Lecturer in Latin American Studies at the Oxford School of Global and Area Studies. Beneath Lula's electoral triumph lies a more complex political reality: the Brazilian hard right has consolidated its influence across state governments and legislative institutions, raising fundamental questions about the balance of power and the future of progressive governance. Lula will be focusing more on "working to keep things from eroding" rather than advancing his progressive agenda, explains Dr.

26 Oct 2026, 10:01 UTC

‘Congratulations!’: World leaders hail Lula’s election victory in Brazil

The international community on Monday congratulated Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva after his stunning re-election in a runoff with right-wing candidate Flavio Bolsonaro. The region's left-leaning leaders were quick to react as Brazil staved off a conservative wave in many countries while Europeans, such as Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, celebrated a "progressive comeback".

26 Oct 2026, 10:01 UTC

Flavio Bolsonaro ‘will not give up’ after Brazil election results

Flavio Bolsonaro is refusing to concede to Lula da Silva who won a historic 4th term in Sunday's election.

26 Oct 2026, 09:54 UTC

Lula’s victory may be a turning point for Latin America

The outcome of Brazil's presidential election demonstrates that the far-right tide in Latin America is not inevitable.

26 Oct 2026, 08:52 UTC

Photos: Lula supporters flood streets in celebration of historic win

Avenues and squares in Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo filled with crowds dressed in red, celebrating democracy.

26 Oct 2026, 07:50 UTC

Watch: How President Lula turned it around to beat Flávio Bolsonaro

Brazil's left-wing President has been elected for a fourth term after narrowly beating right-wing Flávio Bolsonaro in a knife-edge vote.

26 Oct 2026, 05:50 UTC

World reacts to Lula’s victory in Brazil’s presidential election

International leaders and politicians congratulate the Brazilian president on his re-election.

26 Oct 2026, 04:13 UTC

Fireworks heard as BBC reports Lula's victory in São Paulo

Brazil's left-wing President Lula is elected for a fourth term, beating Flávio Bolsonaro in a knife-edge vote

26 Oct 2026, 04:03 UTC

Brazil election results 2026: Key takeaways from Lula’s historic win

Lula wins a fourth term after a dramatic run-off marred by voting confusion and allegations of interference.

26 Oct 2026, 03:42 UTC

Lula thanks Brazil’s youth for historic election win

Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has won an unprecedented fourth term.

26 Oct 2026, 03:42 UTC

Election victory was 'defeat of lies', says Lula

Brazil's left-wing President Lula is elected for a fourth term, beating Flávio Bolsonaro in a knife-edge vote

26 Oct 2026, 03:02 UTC

Brazilian leftist President Lula wins reelection against conservative challenger Flavio Bolsonaro

Leftist President Lula has defeated right-wing challenger Flavio Bolsonaro to win a historic fourth term in office. Bolsonaro has refused to concede and called for the results to be annulled. DW has the latest.

26 Oct 2026, 02:03 UTC

What challenges await Brazil's Lula in his fourth term as president?

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will have to wrestle with a divided Brazil, an unfriendly Congress, feeble public finances and a Donald Trump-shaped menace during his unprecedented fourth term.

26 Oct 2026, 01:53 UTC

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.

26 Oct 2026, 01:07 UTC

Brazilian stocks rocked as Lula wins presidential election, Bolsonaro reportedly refuses to concede

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.

26 Oct 2026, 00:48 UTC

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.

26 Oct 2026, 00:01 UTC

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.

25 Oct 2026, 23:00 UTC

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.

25 Oct 2026, 20:58 UTC

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.

25 Oct 2026, 20:28 UTC

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.

25 Oct 2026, 19:47 UTC