Devastating floods and mudslides in Brazil leave scores dead
At least 94 people have died after heavy rains sent devastating mudslides and floods through a mountainous region of Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro state.
Supporters Of Brazil’s President-Elect Lula da Silva Celebrate Victory Over Bolsonaro
Supporters of President-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva took to the streets on Sunday to celebrate their candidate’s victory over President Jair Bolsonaro. Bolsonaro, who for years has made baseless claims that Brazil's voting system is prone to fraud, remained silent initially about the result.
Bolsonaro Loses Brazil’s Election to Former President ‘Lula’
Change is coming to Brazil after an historic election night that ousted far right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro in favor of former leftist president, Luiz Ignácio Lula da Silva. There were celebrations in the streets, as well as a humble acceptance speech from the victor. It will be the third term in office for Lula, 77, who promised to restore Brazil’s economy and protect the Amazon rainforest. Lula won just over 50% of the vote. Inside Edition Digital’s Mara Montalbano has more.
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Lula defeats Bolsonaro to again become Brazil's president
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has done it again: Twenty years after first winning the Brazilian presidency, the leftist defeated incumbent Jair Bolsonaro in an extremely tight election that marks an about-face for the country after four years of far-right politics.
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Lula wins Brazil’s presidential election, ousting incumbent Bolsonaro
In a stunning political comeback, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva defeated incumbent Jair Bolsonaro after a tight presidential election that went to a runoff vote. Lula has governed Brazil before, last serving as president from 2003 to 2010.
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Brazilian police fire water cannons and rubber bullets at anti Lula protesters
BRAZILIAN police fire water cannons and rubber bullets at Pro-Bolsonaro protesters who blocked a main road in Sao Paolo in demonstration against newly elected Lula da Silva.
Ex-President, Lula da Silva has now been reinstated in office after winning a knife-edge election on Sunday.
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Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro declines to concede
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Tuesday did not concede the election he lost to leftist Lula da Silva
Brazil: Bolsonaro supporters block roads in protest against election defeat
Supporters of Brazil's far-right president, Jair Bolsonaro, blocked highways in protest against his defeat in the general election.
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Deadly landslides wreak havoc in Petrópolis, Brazil - BBC News
Almost 100 people have died in landslides and flash flooding in the Brazilian city of Petrópolis, officials say.
The city, which is located in the mountains north of Rio de Janeiro, was hit by torrential rainfall.
Houses in hillside neighbourhoods were destroyed and cars swept away as floodwaters raced through the city's streets.
Search and rescue teams are combing the mud for survivors.
Polls closed in Brazil as polarizing race comes to end
Polls have closed in Brazil in one of the nation’s most divisive elections in recent history.
Truck Drivers Block Roads In Brazil After Far-Right President Loses Re-Election Bid | Insider News
President Jair Bolsonaro's supporters in Brazil are protesting against leftist Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's victory in the presidential election.
Who is Lula, Brazil's president-elect?
Brazil's next president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, known as Lula, has had a long career in Brazilian politics.
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Brazil Truckers Block Roads to Protest Bolsonaro Election Loss
Protests by backers of Jair Bolsonaro, led by truck drivers, have spread across the country as the Brazilian president remains silent over his loss in Sunday’s election, so far refusing to concede defeat to his foe Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
Lula narrowly defeats Bolsonaro in Brazilian presidential election
Lula narrowly defeats Bolsonaro in Brazilian presidential election
Da Silva Defeats Bolsonaro To Become Brazil's President
Left-leaning candidate Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva defeated conservative incumbent Jair Bolsonaro to become Brazil's president, with 50.8 % of the vote. President Biden tweeted his congratulations to Da Silva and praised the country for its "free, fair and credible" elections.
Bolsonaro Supporters Block Roads In Protest Of Brazil Presidential Election Results
Truckers and other protesters on Tuesday blocked highways for a second day in support of President Jair Bolsonaro, who had yet to accept his election loss to leftist Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. In Novo Hamburgo, near the southern city of Porto Alegre, police fired teargas on Tuesday to break up a protest on one major highway, according to an AFP photographer.
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Brazilian Truckers Create Multiple Blockades In Support Of Bolsonaro
Truckers who support Brazil's outgoing President Jair Bolsonaro escalated their protests on Monday by blocking roads in 16 states.
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Brazil's Bolsonaro Tells Protesters To Lift Blockades
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Wednesday called for his supporters to end protests across the country following his election loss to former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
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