In a historic runoff, Brazil’s Supreme Court extended voting hours nationwide by two hours following transportation disruptions and weather issues. After a tight, polarized race, President Lula da Silva fended off challenger Flávio Bolsonaro and officially declared victory, securing an unprecedented fourth term.
https://x.com/LulaOficial/status/2114525308208697716
Sources:
- https://international.tse.jus.br/en
- https://www.bbc.com/news/live/cmgelnrd4r3jt
- https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/10/25/world/brazil-election
- https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/10/25/brazil-election-results-2026-live-polls-close-in-lula-bolsonaro-face-off
