Lula da Silva Wins Brazil Election, Returns to Power for Fourth Time

Brazil | Shabu Zaidi

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has won Brazil’s presidential election, returning to power for the fourth time. He defeated his rival, Flávio Bolsonaro, by approximately 4.4 million votes.

Following his victory, Lula said that the people had voted to protect democracy. His win is being viewed as significant for the political landscape of Latin America.

The election result has also intensified discussions about US influence in the region and the policies of US President Donald Trump.