Brazil election: Lula reportedly defeats Bolsonaro’s son to win fourth presidential term

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, 80, has reportedly won a fourth presidential term after defeating the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro.
The reported result marks a political shift in South America, breaking a broader trend toward right-wing candidates across the continent. Lula, a vocal critic of Israel, has repeatedly accused the country of committing “genocide.”
Following his reported victory, Lula said voters had recognized the importance of protecting Brazil’s democracy. He pledged to involve the public more closely in government decision-making and govern for all 215 million Brazilians.
Lula also described the result as a defeat for foreign interference in elections and called for stronger oversight of digital platforms.
Note: This brief reflects the supplied report; the election result has not been independently verified.