Lula da Silva Elected President of Brazil
Former President Returns to Power
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, known as Lula, has been elected President of Brazil, defeating incumbent Jair Bolsonaro.
Lula, who previously served as President from 2003 to 2010, received 50.9% of the vote, while Bolsonaro received 49.1%. The election was closely contested, with Lula narrowly emerging victorious after a runoff election.
Lula's victory marks a significant return to power for the left in Brazil. He is a former union leader and labor activist who has long been a champion of the poor and working class. His election is seen as a rejection of Bolsonaro's far-right policies, which have been marked by economic instability, environmental destruction, and attacks on human rights.
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