Lula re-elected Brazilian president in runoff

Home

China

World

Politics

Business

Sci-Tech

Health

Opinions

Video

Live

Radio

World Asia-Pacific Middle East Europe Americas Africa

By continuing to browse our site you agree to our use of cookies, revised Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. You can change your cookie settings through your browser.

I agree

Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva competes in the second round of the presidential elections in Sao Paulo, Brazil, October 25, 2026. /VCG

Incumbent Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, candidate of the ruling Workers' Party, won Sunday's presidential runoff, according to results released by Brazil's Superior Electoral Court on Sunday night.

With 99.89% of the votes counted, Lula received 51.77% of the valid votes, compared with 48.23% for Flavio Bolsonaro, the Liberal Party's presidential candidate and son of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, according to the official tally.

Lula will be sworn in on January 5, 2027, for a four-year term, marking his fourth election as Brazil's president.

Source(s): Xinhua News Agency

Open in CGTN APP for better experience

Search Trends