Presidential elections in Brazil decided

Lula won Brazil's presidential election with nearly 51.8% of the votes, defeating Bolsonaro by approximately 4.4 million votes. This marks Lula's fourth term as president. In his victory speech, he thanked the Brazilian people and emphasized Brazil's independence from foreign influence. Lula's opponent, Flavio Bolsonaro, rejected the election results and plans to contest them, citing irregularities related to extended voting hours. The election is seen as pivotal for Brazil and the region, with stark contrasts in the candidates' policies. Lula aims to maintain social welfare programs, while Bolsonaro focused on crime reduction and tax cuts. Voter turnout was notably polarized, with about 21% abstaining from voting.