October 26, 2026
Surprise in Brazil: President Lula won the elections
תמונה: ויקיפדיה
The President of Brazil, Lula da Silva, won the presidential elections.
Lula, aged 80, is a leftist and has served as president since 2023.
He defeated Flavio Bolsonaro, a right-wing politician and the son of the former President of Brazil.
Lula received nearly 52 percent of the votes, while Bolsonaro received nearly 48 percent.
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The result surprised many because polls indicated that Bolsonaro might win.
Lula is highly critical of Israel and has accused it of "genocide" in Gaza. Bolsonaro, on the other hand, supports Israel. He promised to move Brazil's embassy to Jerusalem if elected.
After the victory, Lula said that Brazil is an independent country. Bolsonaro refused to accept the results and said he would seek to annul them.