Lula re-elected in Brazil

Tens of thousands of supporters of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva gathered on Paulista Avenue in São Paulo to celebrate his re-election victory on Sunday night, October 25. Lula, a left-wing leader, was re-elected for a fourth term, achieving what the newspaper Folha de São Paulo described as an "unprecedented electoral reversal."

Celebration includes anti-Bolsonaro slogans

The celebration included slogans praising Lula and "war cries" directed against his far-right opponent, Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, as well as against former President Jair Bolsonaro, who is currently serving a 27-year prison sentence at home for attempted coup following his 2022 defeat by Lula. Flávio Bolsonaro had promised to grant his father a pardon if elected, a promise ridiculed by the crowd.

Lula addresses supporters on Paulista Avenue

Around midnight, Lula joined his supporters on Paulista Avenue, standing on a truck stage to thank them for their mobilization and to promise a series of measures, notably in favor of education. The celebration was described as "tinged with disbelief" and relief "facing this historic reversal," with the newspaper noting that "the bet was far from won."

Trump calls Brazilian election rigged

Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump denounced the Brazilian election as "rigged" following Lula's re-election and Flávio Bolsonaro's defeat. Trump made the remarks on Monday, October 26, according to BFM L.R. with AFP.

Bolsonaro challenges election results

Flávio Bolsonaro has announced his intention to challenge the election results.