Brazil's president secured a historic fourth term after overturning a first-round defeat.
How did Lula beat Bolsonaro after losing Brazil’s first-round election?
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- Brazil’s Lula and Bolsonaro about even ahead of election run-off: Poll
- Brazil’s Lula, Bolsonaro draw thousands to election-eve rallies
- Brazil 2026 election live: Lula and Bolsonaro in tight race
- Brazil election results 2026 live: Lula, Bolsonaro voters await final tally
- Brazil election 2026: Full second round results as Lula wins comeback against Flávio Bolsonaro
- Brazil runoff live updates: world leaders congratulate Lula on historic election win as Bolsonaro refuses to concede
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