Brazil’s left-wing President Lula has been elected to a fourth term after narrowly defeating right-wing candidate Flávio Bolsonaro in a closely fought vote.
The result followed a highly competitive election in which the outcome remained uncertain until the final stages. Lula’s victory marked a turnaround against Bolsonaro, who had challenged him in the contest.
The narrow margin highlighted the divisions between the two political positions represented in the election. Lula ran as a left-wing candidate, while Flávio Bolsonaro was described as being on the right.
The election result gives Lula another term in office after he overcame his rival in the knife-edge vote. Further details of how the campaign shifted in Lula’s favour are examined in accompanying video coverage.
Lula’s re-election is the latest known outcome of the contest, with the result confirming his return for a fourth term.
