Lula Wins Fourth Term in Dramatic Brazilian Election Comeback

Leftist leader Lula has won a fourth presidential term in Brazil, securing 51.79 percent of the vote after losing the first round of voting.

The result marks a dramatic reversal for Lula, whose first-round defeat did not prevent him from ultimately winning the presidency.

He becomes the first Brazilian president elected after losing the opening round since the country returned to civilian rule in 1985.

That distinction gives the victory a historic place in Brazil’s modern electoral record, alongside the milestone of a fourth term for the leftist leader.