Lula wins reelection in Brazil, securing fourth presidential term

Leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has defeated right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro by more than three points in the second round of Brazil’s presidential election.

A video published by Lula’s campaign shows him celebrating with First Lady Rosângela da Silva and allies after his victory was confirmed by Brazil’s electoral court. The win secures his fourth non-consecutive term in office.

Bolsonaro has refused to concede defeat, calling the move to extend voting hours unprecedented, though both he and Lula made the request, and has called for the results to be annulled.