Brazil’s Liberal Party (PL), which fielded Flávio Bolsonaro in the 2026 presidential election, has formally recognised President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s re-election victory. The announcement on Monday, October 26, came a day after Bolsonaro refused to concede defeat and
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has secured an unprecedented fourth presidential term after defeating Senator Flávio Bolsonaro in a closely contested runoff election on Sunday, October 25, 2026. The 80-year-old leader won approximately 51.8% of valid votes against Bolsonaro’s 48.2%, reversing his first-round defeat and overcoming a conservative








