Lula Defeats Flávio Bolsonaro With 51.76% Votes To Win Brazil’s Closely Fought Presidential Run-Off
Rio de Janeiro: Left leader, 80-year-old former factory worker and current Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won re-election on Sunday, has he defeated Flávio Bolsonaro, in a heated run-off after being tied during the first round of elections. Lula Mounts Comeback, Wins Brazil Election With 96% of polling stations counted, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has pulled ahead of Flávio…
In Brazil's closely contested presidential run-off, incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has emerged victorious, securing 51.76% of the valid votes cast, according to projections by Datafolha. This win, which comes after a tough reelection battle over concerns of rising costs of living, crime, and corruption, makes Lula the second longest-serving president in Brazil's democratic history, with a total of 16 years in power.
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