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Leftist Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won the presidential election with 51.76 percent of the vote, ahead of conservative Flavio Bolsonaro, who received 48.24 percent.
According to the American network "NBC", the election took place amidst sharp political division and intense competition, with controversy surrounding voting conditions and difficulties for some voters in reaching polling stations.
Lula, 81, relies on social welfare programs that helped millions of Brazilians overcome poverty and hunger, while his third term saw a decline in inflation and unemployment; however, he faces economic and political challenges, most notably the rising cost of living and crime, alongside the debate over expanding social support and controlling government spending.
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