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Lula Wins Historic Fourth Presidential Term
Lula defeats Bolsonaro in Brazil's historic fourth presidential election term.
In brief
Lula defeats Bolsonaro in Brazil's historic fourth presidential election term. Brazilian president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva wins historic fourth term after beating far-right challenger Flávio Bolsonaro. Originally reported by Deadline.
Lula wins election
Brazilian president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva beats far-right challenger Flávio Bolsonaro to win historic fourth term in office.
Lula secures 51.79% vote
Lula takes 51.79% of the vote, making him the first Brazilian president since 1988 to win after losing the first round of voting.
Bolsonaro challenges results
Bolsonaro, son of Brazil’s convicted former president Jair Bolsonaro, refuses to concede defeat and asks for results to be annulled.
The takeaway
Brazilian president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva wins historic fourth term after beating far-right challenger Flávio Bolsonaro.
