‘Democracy always’: Lula vows no return to dictatorship in Brazil after election win

The Guardian World Monday 26 October 2026, 15:51 UTC By Tom Phillips in São Paulo and Tiago Rogero in Brasília 1 min read

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Leaders and governments worldwide congratulate Lula on dramatic comeback seen as an important signal to rest of Latin AmericaLuiz Lula da Silva, the Brazilian president, has vowed that dictatorship and fascism will never return to Brazil after winning a historic fourth term in power by defeating his far-right opponent, Flávio Bolsonaro. “This is God’s work – and it’s thanks to all of you,” Lula told tens of thousands of supporters who had gathered in central São Paulo in the early hours of...

Leaders and governments worldwide congratulate Lula on dramatic comeback seen as an important signal to rest of Latin America

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the Brazilian president, has vowed that dictatorship and fascism will never return to Brazil after winning a historic fourth term in power by defeating his far-right opponent, Flávio Bolsonaro.

“This is God’s work – and it’s thanks to all of you,” Lula told tens of thousands of supporters who had gathered in central São Paulo in the early hours of Monday to celebrate his dramatic election comeback.

Lula (PERSON) Brazil (LOCATION) Latin AmericaLuiz (LOCATION) Lula da Silva (PERSON) Brazilian (ORG) Flávio Bolsonaro (PERSON) São Paulo (LOCATION)

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