The 81-year-old president knocked out the second Bolsonaro and shattered Trump's South American dreams.

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva achieved a historic victory in Brazil's presidential election, defeating Flávio Bolsonaro and disrupting Donald Trump's aspirations for a rightward shift in South America. Lula's win marks a significant political turnaround, as he garnered more votes in the second round compared to the first, overcoming a previous deficit. Despite his age, Lula's campaign effectively mobilized voters, particularly in key regions, and he addressed pressing issues facing the electorate. However, challenges remain as Bolsonaro's camp disputes the results, and Lula faces a right-leaning legislature. This election also breaks a long-standing trend where the first-round winner always secured the presidency in the second round.