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Brazil's President Lula won, but its people elected ‘a divided government’ - analysis

A conservative Congress, fiscal strain, and disputes with Washington and Israel will test the Brazilian president’s fourth term.

  • Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won 51.79% of valid ballots in Brazil's presidential election.
  • Jair Bolsonaro's Liberal Party secured 59% of seats in the Chamber of Deputies.
  • The election resulted in a divided government, hindering Lula's domestic agenda.

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