Trump claims the Brazilian election was rigged, and Bolsonaro's party acknowledges Lula's victory.
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won Brazil's presidential election, defeating Jair Bolsonaro with 51.8 percent of the vote, a margin of over four million votes. The Supreme Electoral Court confirmed the result, and Lula's victory marks his fourth term. Bolsonaro rejected the outcome and launched legal challenges to annul the election. The Supreme Federal Court extended voting hours by two hours.
- Lula defeated Bolsonaro in the final round of the Brazilian election.
- Lula secured 51.8 percent of the votes.
- Flávio Bolsonaro called for the runoff result to be annulled.
- The Supreme Federal Court minister extended voting time by two hours.
- Lula's success is seen as a check on the right-wing wave in Latin America.
- Donald Trump did not publicly support Bolsonaro before the second round.
- Donald Trump expressed liking for President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
- Lula will begin his fourth presidential term on January 5, 2027.
- Jair Bolsonaro was sentenced to 27 years for attempted coup.
- Flavio Bolsonaro was ordered to surrender his passport.
- Registered voters favored Democrats over Republicans by 47 percent to 36 percent.
- Trump's approval rating rose to 32 percent.
- At least 48 world leaders congratulated Lula on his victory.
- The United States imposed 50 percent tariffs on most Brazilian imports.
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