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Lula wins fourth Brazil term, defeats Flávio Bolsonaro

By Drooid · Oct 30, 2026 · How we work

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Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won Brazil’s presidential election for a fourth term on Sunday, October 25, 2026, defeating Flávio Bolsonaro.
The victory depended on a massive online mobilization, with the WhatsApp channel “Exercito do Lula” reaching nearly 11 million subscribers to block a far-right return.
According to the New York Times, Lula secured 51.8 percent of the vote while Bolsonaro obtained 48.2 percent.
Scientists said Lula’s win will keep Amazon deforestation and aim for zero clearing by 2030.

Center

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won Brazil’s presidential election for a fourth term on Sunday, 25 October 2026, defeating Flávio Bolsonaro.
Flávio Bolsonaro has not conceded, traveling to the United States while filing legal challenges to disqualify Lula after a passport seizure.
According to the Jerusalem Post, Lula received 64,256,232 votes (51.79%) and Bolsonaro 59,826,041, a margin of over 4.4 million votes.
Brazil’s benchmark index and the real fell, dropping 13.9% and about 8% against the dollar.

Blindspot

Scientists said Lula’s re-election will continue policies that lowered Amazon deforestation to record lows and aim for zero illegal clearing by 2030.
Within this story's sources, this angle appears mainly in Left-leaning coverage and receives less attention in Center-leaning coverage.

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WhatsApp mobilization drives victory

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won Brazil’s presidential election for a fourth term on Sunday, October 25, 2026, defeating Flávio Bolsonaro.
The victory depended on a massive online mobilization, with the WhatsApp channel “Exercito do Lula” reaching nearly 11 million subscribers to block a far-right return.
According to the New York Times, Lula secured 51.8 percent of the vote while Bolsonaro obtained 48.2 percent.
Scientists said Lula’s win will keep Amazon deforestation and aim for zero clearing by 2030.

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