Lula da Silva wins Brazilian elections and remains president
Lula won the Brazilian presidential election with 51.76% of the votes against Flávio Bolsonaro's 48.24%. This marks Lula's fourth term, having previously served from 2003 to 2011. Flávio, the son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, aimed to secure his father's release from prison but failed. Jair Bolsonaro is contesting the election results, alleging last-minute changes to voting rules. The campaign was overshadowed by scandals and economic concerns, with both candidates avoiding major debates. Lula's key focus is on halting deforestation in the Amazon, which has reportedly decreased to its lowest level since 1988 due to his policies. He aims to completely stop deforestation by 2030.