Lula wins Brazil election, defying polls and right-wing surge
Lula won Brazil's presidential election. He defeated right-wing senator Flávio Bolsonaro. Most polls said he would lose.
Brazil's electoral court confirmed Lula won a fourth term as president. Lula beat right-wing senator Flávio Bolsonaro, son of imprisoned former president Jair Bolsonaro.
The result shocked analysts who thought Lula would lose. Brazil faces hard economic times.
Growth is forecast at 2.3 per cent. Interest rates are high.
Public debt is above 82 per cent of GDP. A Deakin University analyst said the win shows Brazil settles politics through democratic means and the rule of law.
This stops a regional trend toward right-wing leaders. Voting went two extra hours due to transport trouble in Bahia.
Hundreds of Lula supporters celebrated on São Paulo's main streets.
- fourth non-consecutive
- Lula's term count
- 82 per cent
- Brazil's GDP debt ratio
- 2.3 per cent
- Growth forecast
- 2 hours
- Voting extension
Why it mattersLula's victory goes against anger at sitting leaders around the world. It stops a wave of right-wing election wins across Latin America.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect yet, though Brazil's economic challenges will continue affecting trade partners and regional stability.
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