Lula da Silva becomes Brazil's new president: wins 50.90% of the vote

Lula da Silva will become the new president of Brazil, the largest country in Latin America. He defeated incumbent President Jair Bolsonaro. He belongs to the Left Workers Party. According to media reports, Bolsonaro will remain caretaker president until January 1, 2023.

The second phase of voting for the presidential election was held on October 30. Lula da Silva got 50.90% while Bolsonaro got 49.10%. According to the Brazilian constitution, any candidate must receive at least 50% of the vote to win the election. In last month's poll, Lula received 48.4% of the vote, while Bolsonaro received 43.23%.

Spent 580 days in jail

Lula da Silva, 77, campaigned to end electoral corruption. He said corruption increased during the Bolsonaro government. Lula has also been president. He had to resign due to corruption. Had to spend 580 days in jail after corruption charges were proved. Lula is running for a sixth term this year, which he won.

After the presidential election decision, the eyes of the world are on Bolsonaro and his supporters. Bolsonaro has already made it clear that if he loses the election, he will follow the path of former US President Donald Trump and reject the decisions.

His defeat has raised the threat of violence in the country. Heavy security forces are deployed. Bolsonaro's supporters are openly carrying weapons despite an order not to keep weapons within 100 meters of polling stations. They are threatening voters.

The leader was campaigning in a bullet proof jacket

This time, political hatred in Brazil has grown to such an extent that both Bolsonaro and Lula were seen campaigning wearing bullet proof jackets. Recently, a supporter of President Bolsonaro stabbed a supporter of Lula to death. Bolsonaro was attacked during the last election campaign.