Flavio Bolsonaro is refusing to concede to Lula da Silva who won a historic 4th term in Sunday's election.

It's the first time since Brazil returned to direct elections in 1989 that a candidate has won the final runoff after losing in the first round.

Avenues and squares in Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo filled with crowds dressed in red, celebrating democracy.

Lula defeats pro-Israel challenger Flavio Bolsonaro in Brazil elections Submitted by Mera Aladam on Mon, 10/26/2026 - 05:39 The incumbent secured his fourth term as leader after falling behind his far-right challenger in the first round of voting Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva gestures as he addresses supporters after his victory in the presidential runoff election, at Paulista Avenue, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, 26 October (Reuters/Amanda Perobelli) Off Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva secured hisfourth non-consecutive presidential term late on Sunday, in a historic win againstright-wing pro- Israel Senator Flavio Bolsonaro

Lula wins reelection in Brazil, securing fourth presidential term Leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has defeated right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro by more than three points in the second round of Brazils presidential election

IncumbentBrazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, candidate of the ruling Workers' Party, won Sunday's presidential runoff, according to results released by Brazil's Superior Electoral Court on Sunday night.

Legal challenges are likely, as the voting extension adds tension to Brazil's polarised political landscape.

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro square off in closely watched election.

Right-wing presidential candidate says he will release personal records if his opponent Lula meets his conditions.

Messaging service WhatsApp and parent company Meta are embroiled in legal attacks by Brazil's presidential candidates.

Brazil's left-wing president says he will release bank, tax, and phone records if right-wing rival will do the same.

Brazil's president and his opponent lob a barrage of attacks on each other in debate a week before the October 25 vote.

Experts still consider race a toss up despite slate of polls showing right-wing senator leading left-wing president.

Poll shows right-wing candidate with two percent advantage over Lula going into second round of voting on October 25.

The moves come after the first round results of Brazil's presidential election on Sunday

Brazils presidential election is heading to a run-off after Bolsonaro and Lula both fell short of the 50% needed to win

Flavio Bolsonaro beat polling expectations as Brazils right gained ground, setting up October 25 run-off with Lula.

Brazil's presidential election is headed for a runoff after no candidate secured a majority in the first round, according to results released by the country's Superior Electoral Court on Sunday.

Leftist incumbent Lula is seeking a fourth term in office, facing off against right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro.

Latest polls suggest Lula's lead over Bolsonaro is narrowing, with neither candidate likely to win outright on Sunday.

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's campaign has asked the country's top electoral court to investigate whether the US decision to suspend consular services ahead of Sunday's presidential election was related to security concerns or constituted election interference, local media reported Saturday.

Polls show tight race between incumbent Lula and right-wing rival Flavio Bolsonaro amid concerns over crime and economy.

With the first round of Brazil's presidential election taking place Sunday, Wall Street is gearing up with starkly different market predictions.

Voters will soon decide between President Luiz Incio Lula da Silva and the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro.