Brazil's elections: how Lula maintained his fourth victory Lula with 51.8 percent - the first candidate in the history of Brazil to lose the first round and win the recess - destroying people can shatter the illusion of powerlessness. Brazil was removed from the world hunger map as social protection expanded. Lula rejected subordination, emphasizing global southern cooperation and defending Palestine's right to self-determination. His victory is a continuation of US efforts to reshape Brazil's popular will.