Politics
Lula Secures Fourth Term with 51.79% in Brazil Runoff
By Michael Safi, Tom Phillips, Angus Neale, Bryony Moore
Brazil’s Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has won a historic fourth term as president, defeating far‑right candidate Flávio Bolsonaro in a runoff election. Lula is the first candidate to win a runoff after losing in the first round, securing 51.79% of the vote to Bolsonaro’s 48.21%. His victory contrasts with a regional trend of rising radical populism led by the son of former president Jair Bolsonaro. Flávio Bolsonaro has refused to concede defeat, leaving the next steps for Brazil uncertain.
Frequently asked questions
What percentage of the vote did Lula win in the runoff?
Lula secured 51.79% of the vote.
What percentage of the vote did Flávio Bolsonaro receive?
Bolsonaro received 48.21% of the vote.
Did Flávio Bolsonaro concede the election?
Flávio Bolsonaro has refused to concede defeat.