Brazil: Thousands flood streets to celebrate Lula's election victory
Tears, hugs and dancing filled the streets of Brazil after Lula narrowly defeated Flávio Bolsonaro. Thousands celebrated in Rio and São Paulo as the president secured another four years in office.
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has secured a fourth nonconsecutive term as president of Brazil after a narrow victory. According to Euronews, thousands of people celebrated the win with dancing, hugs, and tears in Rio and São Paulo. The Guardian reports that Lula achieved a turnaround against far-right opponent and senator Flávio Bolsonaro following a close vote.
Lula's victory comes two days before he turns 81, according to ABC News AU and Daily Times. While supporters celebrated, his rival has declined to accept the outcome. ABC News AU and IOL both report that Bolsonaro is refusing to accept defeat.
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