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Lula wins Brazil runoff over Flavio Bolsonaro, TSE says
Brazil's electoral court called the Oct. 25 runoff for President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva over Sen. Flavio Bolsonaro, Al Jazeera, Colombia One and Middle East Eye reported.
BRASILIA — Brazil's Superior Electoral Court called the Oct. 25 presidential runoff for incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva over Sen. Flavio Bolsonaro, according to reports citing the official count1,2,3.
Al Jazeera said the court called the race shortly after 9 p.m. Brasilia time, reporting more than 51 percent and more than 64 million ballots for Lula and 48 percent, or more than 59 million, for Bolsonaro, with votes still being counted1. Colombia One published a tally of 64,076,924 votes (51.76 percent) for Lula and 59,727,246 (48.24 percent) for Bolsonaro2. Middle East Eye cited TSE shares of 51.78 percent and 48.22 percent of valid votes3.
Voting was extended two hours past the usual close. Colombia One said the TSE acted after both candidates cited public-transport disruptions and bad weather2. Middle East Eye said both campaigns requested extra hours because of rain and transport problems3. Al Jazeera described a Supreme Court decision to extend voting and cited reports that public transportation in some areas had been suspended1.
Al Jazeera said Bolsonaro refused to concede and would seek an annulment over the extension, quoting him as saying it was impossible to acknowledge the result1. Middle East Eye quoted him saying he would seek to have the elections annulled3. Colombia One did not report that challenge2.
Lula, 80, of the Workers' Party, lost the Oct. 4 first round, 45 percent to Bolsonaro's 47 percent, Al Jazeera reported, and would be the first candidate in modern Brazilian history to lose a first round and win the second1,3. Colombia One identified Bolsonaro as 45 and a Liberal Party senator who won the first round 21 days earlier2. The inauguration is set for Jan. 5, 20271,3.
Middle East Eye quoted Lula telling supporters he would dedicate himself 24 hours a day to the term3.
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Lula holds off far right with victory in Brazil presidential election
The comeback after a first-round loss and a regional contrast with other right-wing wins.
Al Jazeera reported Brazil's electoral court called the runoff for Lula shortly after 9 p.m. Brasilia time, with more than 51 percent of the vote.
Leaves out Exact certified totals; Colombia One's mid-count lead shifts.
Lula da Silva Defeats Flavio Bolsonaro and Retains Brazil’s Presidency
The shifting lead during the count and a roughly three-million-vote margin.
Colombia One reported a narrow TSE count in which Lula finished ahead after trailing mid-count.
Leaves out Bolsonaro's post-result legal challenge.
Lula defeats Bolsonaro in Brazil elections
Bolsonaro's legal challenge to the two-hour poll extension and Lula's victory remarks.
Middle East Eye reported TSE shares of 51.78 percent to 48.22 percent and Bolsonaro's call to seek annulment.
Leaves out Detailed first-round percentages.