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Lula Secures Brazil Presidency in Close Battle With Bolsonaro—World News

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Lula Secures Brazil Presidency in Close Battle With Bolsonaro—World News

Luiz Lula Wins Brazil’s Presidential Election

A Narrow Victory

  • Brazil’s Supreme Electoral Court has confirmed Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva as the next president,* with a razor‑thin margin: 50.9 % of the votes against 49.1 % for Jair Bolsonaro. At just 77 years old, Lula will take office on New Year’s Day.
  • The result signals the end of the country’s most right‑wing government in almost a decade.
  • Bolsonaro’s populist surge has been undone by the harsh toll of the Covid‑19 pandemic in Brazil, where the death rate reached one of the country’s worst peaks.

    • Bolsonaro’s Silence

  • Bolsonaro stayed quiet after the announcement, while several key allies publicly admitted defeat—an odd move after his earlier repeated false claims of election fraud.
  • No formal challenge was made to the result, and campaign advisers said the former president was not going to reach out to Lula.

    • Lula’s Message

    Lula, speaking from his campaign headquarters, pledged to unite a fractured nation:
    “I’ll govern for 215 million Brazilians, not just those who voted for me.”“We are one country, one people, one great nation.”

    The Celebration

  • The former president arrived at a São Paulo rally after 8 p.m., literally waving from the sunroof of a car.
  • Fans near Paulista Avenue thrummed with excitement, hoisting signs and even pouring champagne in celebration.
  • Vice‑President‑elect Geraldo Alckmin and his aides performed a coordinated “It’s time Jair, it’s time to leave already!” chant that quickly went viral on social media.
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    • Key Takeaways

  • Lula triumphs in a tight race – a dramatic comeback for the left‑wing former president.
  • Bolsonaro is quiet and closed‑off – no immediate challenge to the result.
  • Nation begins unifying – Lula calls for solidarity and a restored partnership with the world, especially around protecting the Amazon.

    • The political climate in Brazil is set to shift dramatically with Lula’s inauguration on January 1, promising a new direction for the country’s leadership.

    Opposition

    Bolsonaro Drama: A Post‑Election Showdown

    Last year, 67‑year‑old Jair Bolsonaro decided he was not going to play the “vote‑won” card. He’d openly claimed he’d refuse to accept the results.

    Behind the Scenes

    • One of Bolsonaro’s top aides – shrouded in anonymity – declared that he wouldn’t deliver a Sunday speech. The campaign, however, stayed tight‑lipped.
    • Carla Zambelli, the power‑player in Bolsonaro’s inner circle, shouted back across Twitter: “I PROMISE you, I will be the greatest opposition that Lula has ever imagined.” Talk about elbow‑greasing!
    • Election officials are bracing for a challenge. “They’re prepping for a possible showdown,” sources whispered to Reuters. Security is on deck in case Bolsonaro’s crew decides to stage a protest.

    What Went Down:

    Bolsonaro’s refusal sparked a bubble of speculation. Even as the original campaign stayed quiet, the political stage in Brazil got a little hotter. With a looming threat of protests, the authorities are ready, eyes on the front!

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    Biden Sends Latin‑America‑Style Cheers to Lula’s New Victory

    Why Lula’s Win Matters

    In a triumphant swathe of shuffled handshakes and fist bumps, the U.S. President rolled out the red carpet for Luiz Inácio Lula. With his party now riding the “pink tide” wave that sweeps across Latin America, Brazil’s newest boss has the world watching. The same pop‑culture‑sizzling sector of left‑wing leaders that pulled off spectacular resurrections in Colombia and Chile has now turned its spotlight onto Brazil, echoing the bold shift that put Lula on the global stage two decades ago.

    Economic & Social Roadmap

    • State‑led growth – How the economy will keep pumping cash by putting the state front‑and‑center.
    • Social safety nets – Programs that once slashed poverty for millions during Lula’s first stint (2003‑2010).
    • Climate commitment – Brazil vows to stop the Amazon’s 15‑year burn‑out binge and spearhead international climate talks.

    From the Streets to the Supreme Court

    “Four years of hat‑throwing and science denial,” sighed Dr. Ana Valeria Doria, 60, a Rio de Janeiro medical hero. “It’s not going to be a smooth ride, but the joy’s real.” Her words cut a slice of the weight that Lula carries come in.

    Re‑born from poverty, Lula led metal‑worker strikes against Brazil’s 1970s military regime. His two‑term reign rode a commodity‑powered boom, leaving the country with record cheer‑yes scores. Unfortunately, a later recession and a whopping corruption saga (the 19‑month jail stint on bribery that was overturned by the Supreme Court) tarnished his Workers Party name.

    Facing the New Reality

    • Econ slowdown – Lula’s third term will grapple with less growth, tighter budgets, and a “war‑zone” legislature.
    • Conservative forces – Bolsonaro’s entourage remains the heavyweight champ in Congress, carrying the biggest bloc and snapping governors in Brazil’s top three states.

    In short, Lula tries to rebuild a favoured picture of progress, steering Brazil from a shattered economy to a unified nation. Whether the fingerprints of the past will speak up on this fresh page remains to be seen – but one thing’s clear: the country has a new captain, and the world is ready to see what she’ll steer.

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