Brazil's left-wing President Lula wins fourth term in surprise victory over Flávio Bolsonaro
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has won a fourth term as Brazil's president, beating Flávio Bolsonaro in a surprise runoff victory.
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has won a fourth term as president of Brazil, defeating Flávio Bolsonaro in the runoff vote.
The result surprised many observers, with Lula securing victory over the son of former president Jair Bolsonaro in a closely watched contest.
The runoff followed a hard-fought campaign in Latin America's largest country, where voters weighed sharply different visions for Brazil's economy and institutions.
Lula's win extends a remarkable political career that has already seen him serve three terms as president, and it sets the direction for Brazil in the years ahead.
The outcome will be watched closely across the region and around the world, as Brazil's next government takes shape.
Reporting based on coverage from BBC News.