Brazil’s Lula Wins Fourth Term in Comeback Defeat of Bolsonaro
Bloomberg Politics's headline. Reported by Bloomberg Politics, Folha de S.Paulo International, The Guardian UK, The Guardian World, Deadline, Capital FM Kenya and 3 more.
What the sources say, in brief
According to Capital FM Kenya, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, 80, won a fourth term by about 51.8 per cent of valid votes against 48.2 per cent for Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, based on official results. Folha de S.Paulo reported the result was confirmed by the TSE electoral court. The Guardian reported Lula called the comeback a defeat for denialism, while Bolsonaro refused to accept the result. Bloomberg reported that Bolsonaro has called for the vote to be annulled. Daily Nation reported Bolsonaro lost by over four million votes. Sources describe the win as unprecedented, after Bolsonaro led the first round.
Key points
- Capital FM Kenya reports Lula secured approximately 51.8 per cent of valid votes against 48.2 per cent for Bolsonaro.
- Folha de S.Paulo reports the result was confirmed by the TSE (Superior Electoral Court).
- The Guardian reports Bolsonaro refuses to accept the election result.
- Bloomberg reports Bolsonaro has called for the vote to be annulled.
- Vanguard reports Bolsonaro trounced Lula in the first round before the runoff.
What we know
- Lula, 80, won Sunday's presidential runoff against Flávio Bolsonaro, according to multiple outlets.
- Capital FM Kenya reports Lula won about 51.8 per cent of valid votes against 48.2 per cent for Bolsonaro.
- Folha de S.Paulo reports the TSE confirmed the result.
- Daily Nation reports Bolsonaro led the first round but lost the runoff.
- The Guardian reports Lula called the result a defeat for denialism.
What we don't know
- Whether Bolsonaro will formally concede the result, as the sources describe him refusing to accept it or calling for annulment.
Sources differ: Daily Nation reports Bolsonaro lost by over four million votes, while the other sources give no margin in votes.
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Brazil’s Lula Wins Fourth Term in Comeback Defeat of Bolsonaro. According to Capital FM Kenya, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, 80, won a fourth term by about 51.8 per cent of valid votes against 48.2 per cent for Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, based on official results. Folha de S.Paulo reported the result was confirmed by the TSE electoral court. The Guardian reported Lula called the comeback a defeat for denialism, while Bolsonaro refused to accept the result. Bloomberg reported that Bolsonaro has called for the vote to be annulled. Daily Nation reported Bolsonaro lost by over four million votes. Sources describe the win as unprecedented, after Bolsonaro led the first round. Covered by 9 publications. Bloomberg Politics: Brazil’s Lula Wins Fourth Term in Comeback Defeat of Bolsonaro. Folha de S.Paulo International: Lula Turns Election Around, Defeats Flávio Bolsonaro and Wins Unprecedented Fourth Term. The Guardian UK: Lula wins fourth term as Brazil president after historic upset over far-right Flávio Bolsonaro. The Guardian World: Lula wins fourth term as Brazil’s president over Flávio Bolsonaro. Deadline: Brazil: Lula Wins Historic Fourth Presidential Term Beating Far-Right Challenger Flávio Bolsonaro. Capital FM Kenya: Lula wins fourth term as Brazil president in shock comeback against Flavio Bolsonaro. Vanguard: Brazil’s Lula clinches victory over Flavio Bolsonaro to win fourth term. ThisDay: Breaking: Lula Wins Fourth Term as Brazil’s President in Knife-Edge Election. Daily Nation: Brazil’s Lula wins historic fourth term, Flavio Bolsonaro refuses to concede.
Who is covering it
- Bloomberg Politics United States Brazil’s Lula Wins Fourth Term in Comeback Defeat of Bolsonaro President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva pulled off a stunning comeback to win Brazil’s runoff election, defeating right-wing challenger Flávio Bolsonaro, who has called for the vote to be annulled. Julia Leite reports from Sao Paulo on Bloomberg Television. (Source: Bloomberg) 26 Oct · Tier 1
- Folha de S.Paulo International Brazil Lula Turns Election Around, Defeats Flávio Bolsonaro and Wins Unprecedented Fourth Term President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT), 80, defeated Senator Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) and was reelected on Sunday (25) to a fourth term, an unprecedented feat in Brazilian history. The result, projected by Datafolha at 8h46 p.m., was confirmed by the TSE (Superior Electoral Court). at 9h10 p.m. With 26 Oct · Tier 2
- The Guardian UK United Kingdom Lula wins fourth term as Brazil president after historic upset over far-right Flávio Bolsonaro Leftist incumbent Lula says unprecedented comeback was a ‘defeat for denialism’ as Bolsonaro refuses to accept election result Lula wins election in stunning comeback – live updates Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva , the Brazilian president, has staged a dramatic election fightback , defeating his far-righ 26 Oct · Tier 2
- The Guardian World United Kingdom Lula wins fourth term as Brazil’s president over Flávio Bolsonaro Leftist incumbent Lula stages historic comeback weeks after narrowly losing first round of election to Bolsonaro Lula wins election in stunning comeback –live updates Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva , the Brazilian president, has staged a dramatic election fightback , defeating his far-right opponent, Flá 26 Oct · Tier 2
- Deadline United States Brazil: Lula Wins Historic Fourth Presidential Term Beating Far-Right Challenger Flávio Bolsonaro Brazilian president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva staged a dramatic election comeback Sunday night, beating far-right challenger Flávio Bolsonaro to clinch a historic fourth term in office. Lula took 51.79% of the vote. The win makes the 80-year-old veteran the first Brazilian president since 1988 to wi 26 Oct · Tier 2
- Capital FM Kenya Kenya Lula wins fourth term as Brazil president in shock comeback against Flavio Bolsonaro Lula, 80, secured approximately 51.8 per cent of the valid votes in Sunday's presidential runoff, against 48.2 per cent for Bolsonaro, according to official results. 26 Oct · Tier 3
- Vanguard Nigeria Brazil’s Lula clinches victory over Flavio Bolsonaro to win fourth term Brazil's leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva pulled off a dramatic comeback on Sunday as he clinched election victory against right-wing senator Flavio Bolsonaro, who trounced him in the first round. 26 Oct · Tier 3
- ThisDay Nigeria Breaking: Lula Wins Fourth Term as Brazil’s President in Knife-Edge Election Brazil’s left-wing President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has been elected to an unprecedented fourth presidential term, narrowly defeating right-wing Senator Flávio Bolsonaro in a closely contested election. According to 26 Oct · Tier 3
- Daily Nation Kenya Brazil’s Lula wins historic fourth term, Flavio Bolsonaro refuses to concede Bolsonaro led the election's first round but lost in the runoff by over four million votes... 26 Oct · Tier 3
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