Lula’s Victory: Brazil Has Awakened
To grasp the significance of this win, consider that Lula’s opponent was backed by both Netanyahu and Trump.
But the tide is turning.
The reversal in Lula’s favor reads like a screenplay—more dramatic than fiction.
His rival, Flávio Bolsonaro, was clearly positioned as the family’s designated successor—here not only to continue his father’s legacy but to seek retribution.
In the first round, he narrowly led Lula. The right wing celebrated that night with champagne.
What mattered most? Brazilians took 21 days to decide.
Then came clarity. Realization.
Despite pre-election polling showing young Bolsonaro ahead, Lula ultimately overtook him by 3.5 percentage points. This was more than an electoral outcome—it was a collective expression of choice by the Brazilian electorate.
This marks Lula’s fourth presidential victory.
He received over 64 million votes—the highest total ever recorded for any president-elect in Brazilian history.
The Bolsonaro family has now lost twice across two generations—father and son each defeated once. The irony of “passing the torch” could not be more apparent.
When the elder Bolsonaro first suffered defeat, he attempted a coup. He was later sentenced to 27 years in prison and remains incarcerated. His son, unable to offer meaningful support during the campaign, found little traction in invoking a narrative of victimhood.
The Bolsonaro name may now face prolonged political eclipse.
Youthful Bolsonaro lost. This Tuesday, it will be Netanyahu’s turn to reflect. Next week, the spotlight shifts to Trump—whether he can rise to the occasion remains to be seen.
Original: toutiao.com/article/1880076438257664/
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