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A final surge: On Luiz Inacio Lula da Silvas triumph in Brazil

Brazilian President Luiz Incio Lula da Silva secured a second-round election victory over Flvio Bolsonaro, winning 51.7% of the vote. Despite finishing behind his rival in the first round, Lula staged a comeback by focusing on economic growth, welfare measures and voter mobilisation. In this editorial, The Hindu examines the factors behind Lulas victory, the challenges of working with a right-wing-controlled Congress and what his re-election means for Brazil and South America.

27 Oct 2026 2:56 pm