Lula won re-election as Brazil's president. He managed to overcome Bolsonaro in a tightly fought race. Lula received 52.01% of the vote compared to Bolsonaro's 47.99%. The election saw a shift in voter sentiment, with campaigns moving away from 'plastic crowds' to more genuine voter interaction. International media emphasized the significance of Lula's victory. The results were reported by various news outlets, including CNN Brasil, Jornal Extra Alagoas, Cadaminuto, The Guardian, and the Financial Times.