Brazil runoff: Lula’s 10m-vote comeback and the Amazon stakes
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won Brazil's runoff after trailing in the first round, adding 10m votes, with Amazon deforestation policy at stake in his term.
Lula allies credit 10.8m-follower WhatsApp channel for comeback
A WhatsApp channel run by Congressman André Janones grew to 10.8 million followers and, allies say, helped Lula overturn his deficit to Flávio Bolsonaro in about three weeks.
Lula’s win dents Trump’s plan for a right-leaning Latin America
Lula's election victory in Brazil complicates Donald Trump's push for a right-aligned Latin America, after Trump called the vote 'rigged' while praising Lula.
Lula wins fourth term with 51.79% as Flávio Bolsonaro contests
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva takes 51.79% of the second round to win a fourth term, while Flávio Bolsonaro refuses to recognise the result and calls for annulment.
Osasco’s shifted working class turns from Lula to Bolsonaro
Brazil's run-off pits Lula against Flávio Bolsonaro after former industrial cities like Osasco swung right, with 33 million abstentions in the first round.
US lawmakers ask Meta to explain alleged Brazil election bias
US Senator Bernie Sanders and 11 Democratic lawmakers ask Meta's Mark Zuckerberg to explain alleged unequal treatment of the Lula and Bolsonaro campaigns.
Brazil debate: Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro trade personal attacks
Lula and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro traded personal attacks over corruption and militias in Brazil's presidential debate a week before the run-off vote.
Brazil reports record drop in Amazon deforestation before runoff
Brazil's Amazon deforestation fell 41.8% in the year to July 2026, the biggest drop since records began in 1988, ahead of the 25 October presidential run-off.
Flávio Bolsonaro edges Lula in first round, runoff set for 25 October
Flávio Bolsonaro took about 47% of valid votes against Lula's 45% in Brazil's first round, sending the presidential race to a 25 October runoff.
Brazil polls close as Lula faces Flávio Bolsonaro for presidency
Polls closed at 17:00 Brasília time on 4 October in Brazil's general election, with Lula seeking a fourth term and Flávio Bolsonaro his main rival.