Brazil’s left-wing President Lula wins fourth term in surprise victory over Flávio Bolsonaro

BRAZIL: Brazil’s left-wing President Lula wins a fourth term in office, defeating his right-wing challenger Flávio Bolsonaro – here’s how he did it.

The 80-year-old, who took just under 52% in the run-off vote, thanks cheering supporters in São Paulo who he says “defended Brazilian democracy”.

Bolsonaro – who won the first round – says the result is “inexplicable” and calls for it to be annulled – our Latin America editor explains what’s happening.

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His father, ex-president Jair Bolsonaro, is currently serving a jail sentence under house arrest for plotting a coup after losing the last election.

This election was bitterly fought – and it bucks a wider regional trend towards right-wing leaders, our Latin America editor writes.