Lula da Silva beats Bolsonaro in Brazil’s presidential election

Lula da Silva beats Bolsonaro in Brazil's presidential election

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According to the Supreme Electoral Court of Brazil (performs the functions of the Central Election Commission), in the country’s presidential elections, following the results of processing 70? ballots, the incumbent head of state, Jair Bolsonaro, lost the leadership to his rival, ex-president Luis Inacio Lula da Silva.

“According to the results of counting 70% of the ballots, Lula da Silva is gaining 45.74% of the vote, Bolsonaro – 45.51%,” the counting data testify.

It should be noted that if none of the candidates wins 50% of the votes, a second round of presidential elections will be announced in Brazil, which may take place on October 30.

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