Read · October 25, 2026
Lula wins a fourth term as Brazil's president, and Flávio Bolsonaro refuses to concede and asks for the result to be annulled
- From the LeftPBS NewsHour: Incumbent Lula is declared winner of Brazil's election as Bolsonaro rejects results
PBS runs the AP report on Lula's 51.8% win, Bolsonaro's refusal to concede and call for annulment after the two-hour voting extension, Lula's victory speech and the regional and US context
Grade: C (76/100). Mixes in the reporter's opinion.
- CenterCNBC: Brazilian stocks rocked as Lula wins presidential election, Bolsonaro reportedly refuses to concede
CNBC reports Lula's 51.8% to 48.2% win per the electoral court, Bolsonaro's refusal to concede (citing Reuters), the market sell-off in Brazilian assets and the voting-extension dispute
Grade: C (76/100). Mixes in the reporter's opinion.
- From the RightWashington Examiner: Lula is declared winner of Brazil's election as Bolsonaro rejects results
The Examiner runs the AP report on Lula's win, Bolsonaro's call to annul the result, Lula's speech on sovereignty and street reactions in Rio
Grade: C (76/100). Mixes in the reporter's opinion.
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