Lula da Silva wins Brazilian presidential run-off

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has won the presidential run-off election, securing a fourth non-consecutive term in office.

Lula received 51.79% of the valid votes, defeating opposition candidate Flávio Bolsonaro, who secured 48.21%.

Lula previously served as president from 2003 to 2010 and returned to power in 2023. His new term is scheduled to begin in January 2027.