Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has won a fourth presidential term, defeating right-wing challenger Flávio Bolsonaro in a closely contested election.
Lula secured 51.7 per cent of the vote, defeating Bolsonaro, who received 42.22 per cent, according to the figures provided.
The re-election on Sunday saw Lula garner 64,241,049 votes, while Bolsonaro polled 59,818,781 votes.
More than four million votes were declared invalid, reflecting the scale of participation in the closely watched contest.
The result marks another chapter in Brazil’s political rivalry between Lula, a veteran left-wing leader, and the Bolsonaro political camp, which has drawn support from right-wing voters.
Lula’s victory gives him another term in office as Brazil continues to navigate key economic and social challenges.
