President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won a fourth term in Brazil, a result that halts a string of conservative victories across Latin America.
The win marks a notable shift in the region's political direction, as leftist leaders regain ground after a period in which conservative candidates had gained power in several countries.
Lula's opponent disputed the result, raising questions about how the contested outcome will be received and whether tensions will persist in the weeks ahead.
The election puts Lula back at the center of Brazilian and regional politics, and observers will be watching how he governs and whether he can unify a deeply divided country.
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