Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has won a fourth term in office after a dramatic comeback over right-wing challenger Flávio Bolsonaro.
Lula secured 51.79% of the votes, becoming the first president since Brazil's return to civilian rule in 1985 to be elected after losing the first round of voting. His victory was celebrated by jubilant crowds, with Lula describing it as a 'loss for negativity, lies' and calling for 'long live democracy.'
Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, has refused to accept the result and called for it to be annulled. However, the Supreme Electoral Court confirmed Lula's victory, noting that the extension of voting hours did not alter the outcome. The 4.4 million vote gap between the two candidates makes a legal challenge unlikely.
Why it matters
Lula's re-election marks a significant shift in Brazilian politics, affecting policies and governance under his leadership.
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What to watch
The Supreme Court's handling of any potential legal challenges to the election results will be a key development.
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