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'Democracy has won': Europe celebrates Lula's surprise victory in Brazil

European leaders have greeted Lula's re-election in Brazil. "Democracy and multilateralism have won in Brazil," Ursula von der Leyen said.

Euronews · 11h ago

From metalworker to Brazil's president: Lula da Silva's rise

Lula broke with his unfavourable record since 1989, winning the runoff after losing the first round, crowning a career that took him from metalworker to Brazil's presidency.

Euronews · 12h ago

Who Is Lula da Silva? Former Prisoner Stages Historic Comeback to Win Brazil's Presidency for a Fourth Time

Lula da Silva's fourth election victory marks another chapter in Brazil's political rivalry between the Workers' Party and the Bolsonaro family.

International Business Times UK · 12h ago

"Nunca Mais Bolsonaro": Why Rio's Streets Erupted After the Vote and What It Signals for the Decisive Showdown

Flávio Bolsonaro leads Lula after Brazil's Oct. 4 first round. What the race, Rio protests, and Banco Master case mean for Oct. 25.

Latin Times · Oct 9

Sheinbaum Plays Down Isolation Risk If Lula Loses Brazil's Runoff on Oct. 25th

Sheinbaum says Mexico doesn't fear isolation if Lula loses Brazil's runoff. What she said, the first-round numbers and what's at stake on Oct. 25.

Latin Times · Oct 6

Brazil's Runoff Is Now a Continental Referendum: How the Bolsonaro-Lula Rematch Will Reshape the Hemisphere

Flávio Bolsonaro leads Brazil's first round with 47%. A runoff on Oct. 25 will decide whether Washington or Beijing gains Latin America's largest ally.

Latin Times · Oct 6

São Paulo, Rio, Minas Gerais Governor Races: What State Elections Tell Us Before the Presidential Winner Is Called

Brazil's 2026 election is live. Tarcísio leads São Paulo at 50%, Paes holds Rio, and Cleitinho dominates Minas. Here's what to watch before the presidential count.

Latin Times · Oct 4

Brazilians vote in first round of presidential election

Nearly 160 million Brazilians were eligible to vote in Sunday's presidential election. Polls close at 17:00 Brasília time. With voting conducted digitally, the first results are expected about three hours later, overnight in Europe

Euronews · Oct 4

Brazil's Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro wrap up campaigns on eve of tight vote

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro have a final chance on Saturday to sway voters at rallies in crucial São Paulo before a tight election marked by scandals and personal attacks.

Euronews · Oct 3

Brazil Votes Sunday — and It's a Dead Heat With a Patron Saint at the Center of It All

Brazil votes October 4 with Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro locked at 42% each. A patron saint controversy, 1,125 court-ordered post removals, and U.S. tariffs set the stage.

Latin Times · Oct 2