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Lula da Silva wins Brazil's presidency as Bolsonaro refuses to concede

Lula da Silva won Brazil's presidency, describing the election as a victory for democracy and a defeat for what he called the axis of lies and rumors, while Bolsonaro refused to acknowledge defeat. International reactions followed, with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen congratulating Lula on his win.

📍 Where things stand: Lula da Silva is Brazil's president-elect, Bolsonaro refuses to acknowledge defeat, and European congratulations have followed.

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26 Oct 2026, 07:04 After winning Brazil's presidency, Lula da Silva said Brazilians voted to guarantee democracy in the country.
26 Oct 2026, 07:05 After his victory, da Silva considered the election a defeat for the axis of lies, rumors and fake news.
26 Oct 2026, 07:38 Brazil settled its electoral choice with Lula da Silva's victory, while Bolsonaro refused to acknowledge defeat.
26 Oct 2026, 08:38 European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen congratulated Brazilian President Lula da Silva on his election win, saying that democracy and pluralism had won in Brazil.

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Von der Leyen: Democracy and pluralism in Brazil prevailed

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that democracy and pluralism in Brazil prevailed.

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Von der Leyen congratulates Lula da Silva on his victory in the Brazilian elections

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen congratulated Brazilian President Lula da Silva on his victory in the elections, in a short post published on her account.

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Brazil settles its choice… Lula defeats the right's gamble and Bolsonaro refuses defeat

The headline addressed Brazil settling its electoral choice, as Lula defeated the right's gamble while Bolsonaro refused to accept defeat.

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Da Silva after winning Brazil presidency: These elections are a defeat for the axis of lies and rumors

After winning the presidency of Brazil, Da Silva considered that the elections are a defeat for the axis of lies, rumors and fake news.

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Lula da Silva after winning Brazil's presidency: Brazilians voted to ensure democracy in the country

After winning Brazil's presidency, Lula da Silva said that Brazilians voted to ensure democracy in the country.