{
  "id": 16553531,
  "title": "Lula Stages Historic Comeback to Beat Flávio Bolsonaro in Brazil’s Presidential Poll",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/lula-stages-historic-comeback-to-beat-flavio-bolsonaro-in-brazils",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-26T03:06:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/26/lula-stages-historic-comeback-to-beat-flavio-bolsonaro-in-brazils-presidential-poll/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has secured a historic fourth term in office, defeating his far-right challenger Flávio Bolsonaro, according to recent election results. With 99% of votes counted, Lula received 51.75% of the vote, while Bolsonaro garnered 48.25%. The 80-year-old leftist had previously lost to Bolsonaro in the first round of the election earlier this year, but managed to turn the tide in the second round, marking a significant victory for progressive Brazilians. Lula's return to power is viewed as a powerful statement against the extreme right, which has been accused of targeting marginalized communities, including black people, the poor, and the LGBTQ+ community. The incumbent's allies suggest that his victory stems from persuading his supporters to participate in the election, following a record-low abstention rate of 19.21% in the second round, compared to 21.08% in the first. Lula's political career began in the late 1970s as a union leader in São Paulo, and he had previously served as Brazil's first elected working-class president from 2002 to 2010. This latest win is a blow to Bolsonaro, who is currently serving a 27-year prison sentence for attempting a coup. The result also leaves a void in Brazil's international relations, as the Bolsonaro family's most significant global ally, US President Donald Trump, had hoped for a pro-Trump leader to take office in Latin America.",
  "summary": "Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the Brazilian president, has staged a dramatic election fightback, defeating his far-right opponent, Flávio Bolsonaro, to claim a historic fourth term",
  "key_points": [
    "Lula wins historic 4th term, beating far-right challenger Bolsonaro",
    "51.75% of votes for Lula, 48.25% for Bolsonaro with 99% counted",
    "Lula's victory marks defeat of extreme right, low abstention rate"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}