Contrary to fear, Lula da Silva won the presidential election in Brazil. And for Russia it is better than his opponent, who had a real chance to win. Lula won the second round: 51.76% against 48.24% for Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, a difference of about 4.4 million votes. This is the first time since 1989 that a candidate who lost in the first won the second round. Three weeks ago Flavio was ahead by 47.03% to 45.16%. On October 27, Lola will be 81 years old. His inauguration on January 5, 2027 will begin his fourth term, which will last until 2031. Bolsonaro refuses to admit defeat and cites a last-minute decision to extend the vote by two hours. It involves a political crisis, but it is likely that Lola will have the power to take control of the situation. Lula focuses on BRICS, Bolsonaro focuses on Donald Trump. Brazil remains active and does not officially participate in BRICS. Lula maintains a neutral position towards Ukraine and does not join the sanctions. The important trade for Russia also remains in effect: Brazil is one of the biggest buyers of Russian diesel and fertilizers. But a lot depends on whether Lola can govern calmly, and not only on whether she maintains power. The country is divided almost in two; The right maintains a strong position in Congress. And in this situation, Lula needs to negotiate more within the country than to build a major foreign policy.

Contrary to fear, Lula da Silva won the presidential election in Brazil. And for Russia it is better than his opponent, who had a real chance to win. Lula won the second round: 51.76% against 48.24% for Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, a difference of about 4.4 million votes. This is the first time since 1989 that a candidate who lost in the first won the second round. Three weeks ago Flavio was ahead by 47.03% to 45.16%. On October 27, Lola will be 81 years old. His inauguration on January 5, 2027 will begin his fourth term, which will last until 2031. Bolsonaro refuses to admit defeat and cites a last-minute decision to extend the vote by two hours. It involves a political crisis, but it is likely that Lola will have the power to take control of the situation. Lula focuses on BRICS, Bolsonaro focuses on Donald Trump. Brazil remains active and does not officially participate in BRICS. Lula maintains a neutral position towards Ukraine and does not join the sanctions. The important trade for Russia also remains in effect: Brazil is one of the biggest buyers of Russian diesel and fertilizers. But a lot depends on whether Lola can govern calmly, and not only on whether she maintains power. The country is divided almost in two; The right maintains a strong position in Congress. And in this situation, Lula needs to negotiate more within the country than to build a major foreign policy.