Lula da Silva won Brazil's presidential election, defeating his US-Israeli-backed opponent Although it was a close race, Lula was able to come through and defeat his right-wing opponent, who was labeled as a threat to both democracy and Brazilian sovereignty. The Trump administration and Israel sought to oust President Lula, who openly accuses Israel of genocide and is a key partner of China.

Lula da Silva won Brazil's presidential election, defeating his US-Israeli-backed opponent Although it was a close race, Lula was able to come through and defeat his right-wing opponent, who was labeled as a threat to both democracy and Brazilian sovereignty. The Trump administration and Israel sought to oust President Lula, who openly accuses Israel of genocide and is a key partner of China.