Lula has triumphed in the Brazil election, paving his way back to the top job as Brazilian President
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is poised to be the next Brazilian President, following an astonishing victory over his far-right candidate.
The 77-year-old has defeated Jair Bolsonaro, who has been in the top job since 2019. Lula came out with 50.9% of the vote in comparison to Bolsonaro who secured 49.1%.
The run-off vote follows a tight race for president, as Latin America undergoes a shift in its politics.
“We are going to live in new times of peace, love and hope.”
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva
Democracia. pic.twitter.com/zvnBbnQ3HG
— Lula 13 (@LulaOficial) October 30, 2022
For Lula, this is his second time in office, following a series of corruption scandals between 2003 and 2010.
This time, Lula has pledged for more social and environmental policies. His victory has been welcomed with open arms by the progressive activists.
I send my congratulations to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on his election to be the next president of Brazil following free, fair, and credible elections. I look forward to working together to continue the cooperation between our two countries in the months and years ahead.
— President Biden (@POTUS) October 31, 2022
Specifically, when compared with Bolsonaro’s lack of care and action on environmental issues.
Bolsonaro’s time in leadership saw the Amazon deteriorate significantly, the worst it had been in over a decade.
On top of this, Bolsonaro’s handling of the Covid pandemic also contributed to his dwindling popularity as leader.
Festa da vitória na Paulista https://t.co/7fXXvy0JCB
— Lula 13 (@LulaOficial) October 31, 2022
Nearly 700,000 Brazilians died from the virus during the height of the pandemic.
Meanwhile, Bolsonaro is calling the voting system as prone to fraud, which has raised come concerns that he will not concede defeat.
Huge congratulations to @LulaOficial on a tremendous victory in the Brazilian elections. Look forward to working with you on protecting our global environment.
— Anthony Albanese (@AlboMP) October 31, 2022
