Trump critic Lula wins reelection in Brazil, securing fourth presidential term
Summary
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won reelection, according to the electoral court after all votes were counted. His nonconsecutive fourth term is due to begin Jan. 5, 2027, and keeps Brazil under left-of-center leadership as U.S. President Donald Trump presses the country with higher tariffs.Key Facts
- Brazil’s electoral court said Lula held an unassailable lead with 100% of votes counted.
- Lula is set to serve a fourth, nonconsecutive presidential term.
- His next term is scheduled to begin Jan. 5, 2027.
- Lula’s opponent, Flávio Bolsonaro, may pursue legal action over a decision to extend voting by two hours.
- In the first round, Bolsonaro received 47% of the vote and Lula received 45%, a gap of 2.2 million votes.
- Lula’s victory leaves Brazil and Mexico, the region’s two most populous nations, with left-of-center leaders.
- The article reports that Trump imposed increased tariffs on Brazil.
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