Brazil - Is Lula Bucking Latin America’s Trend?

Mapping the World Essentials

S05E141
October 26, 2026 4 min

Overview

With a lead of 4.4 million votes, 80-year-old former metalworker Lula becomes president of Brazil for the fourth time. His victory contrasts with the rise of right-wing forces across South America, but he must contend with Flávio Bolsonaro’s party, which dominates both houses of Congress.

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