SAO PAULO, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won an unprecedented fourth term on Sunday, the country's electoral court said, in a shock result that defied polls, precedent and global ​anti-incumbent sentiment to put the brakes on a wave of right-wing election victories across Latin America.

Earlier per Guardian

With nearly 75% of votes counted, It’s now 51% Lula and 48.9% Bolsonaro

Lula seems to be closing in on victory and the mood in his camp is increasingly excited.

This would be an absolutely sensational comeback from one of the biggest figures in the modern history of Latin American politics.

Edit: title was" Brazil's Lula overtakes Bolsonaro in runoff, with half of votes counted"

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[–] 57 points 2 weeks ago (4 children)

The relief I'm feeling right now you guys, after BC, I was so afraid the Nazis would win everywhere.

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  • [–] [S] 43 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

    According to Folha de Sao Paulo. Lula has basically won with 98% counted!

    Update: He has won.

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  • [–] 40 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

    Great! Now do the right thing and fine Facebook a bazillion dollars for trying to fuck with your election.

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  • [–] 24 points 2 weeks ago

    Is this real? OMG some fucking good news...

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  • [–] 19 points 2 weeks ago

    Very glad to see that, even with American social media putting its thumb on the scale, that it wasn't enough to sway the majority.

    I hope Lula does enough that people won't grow dissatisfied and flock the fascists next time.

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  • [–] 8 points 2 weeks ago

    Huh, must say, pleasantly surprised.

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  • [–] 4 points 2 weeks ago

    And now they need to push a replacement candidate hard because dude is 81

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  • [–] -5 points 2 weeks ago (1 child)

    Immediately you should pivot to opposing this neo-liberal and his agenda.

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