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Skip links Skip to Content LIVE Elections Brazil election: Lula da Silva narrowly defeats Jair Bolsonaro Left-wing former leader wins Brazil’s presidency in close vote but far-right incumbent has yet to concede. Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva waves at his supporters after being elected president in Sunday's election [Carla Carniel/Reuters] Published On 30 Oct 2022 30 Oct 2022 Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has won Brazil’s presidential election by a whisker, but with incumbent Jair Bolsonaro still not conceding defeat there were concerns the far-right contender might challenge the result. According to the country’s election authority, Lula secured 50.8 percent of the vote compared with 49.2 percent for Bolsonaro on Sunday. KEEP READING list of 4 items list 1 of 4 World reacts as Lula wins Brazil presidential election list 2 of 4 Lula is no more than a Brazilian Biden list 3 of 4 Brazil Election: A Country Divided list 4 of 4 Brazil’s Bolsonaro, Lula clash in last debate before run-off vote e