BOGOTA, Oct 26 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was declared the winner of Sunday's presidential runoff by the Superior Electoral Court (TSE), securing a fourth nonconsecutive term after defeating Flavio Bolsonaro in a closely contested race, Anadolu Ajansi reported.
World : Brazil's President Lula Da Silva Wins Historic 4th Term After Defeating Flavio Bolsonaro
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, presidential runoff,
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Brazil's President Lula Da Silva won a historic fourth term after defeating Flavio Bolsonaro in a close runoff election.
- Lula secured 51.76% of votes, defeating Bolsonaro's 48.24% in the runoff.
- This is the first time a candidate won a runoff after finishing second in the first round since 1989.
- Lula will begin his fourth term in January 2027, marking a significant political milestone.
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