lula: Why is this trending now

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is trending due to the results of Brazil’s presidential election, where he and right-wing challenger Flávio Bolsonaro advanced to a high-stakes runoff.

Al Jazeera

Because neither candidate crossed the 50% majority threshold required to win outright in the first round, the race is heading to a decisive second-round vote on October 25. The outcome has drawn intense global attention as Lula seeks a fourth term amid strong conservative gains in Brazil’s Congress and shifting political dynamics across Latin America.

Al Jazeera