Lula defeats Flávio Bolsonaro in Brazil presidential election: Read how Lula thwarted the US attempts at regime change and to restore pro-Trump Bolsonaro

What happened: Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva defeated Flávio Bolsonaro in Brazil's presidential election on Sunday, 25th October, per the Superior Electoral Court. Bolsonaro refused to concede and said he would seek annulment of the results. Key numbers: Lula 51.79% of valid votes, Bolsonaro 48.21%, a margin of over 4 million votes. Why it matters: The result keeps a left-of-centre government atop Latin America's largest economy and, per the content, marks a setback for US efforts to install a pro-Washington leadership. Bolsonaro's legal challenge could prolong the confrontation. Coverage: 4 outlets in 24h

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva defeated Flávio Bolsonaro in Brazil's presidential election on Sunday, 25th October, per the Superior Electoral Court. Bolsonaro refused to concede and said he would seek annulment of the results.

The result keeps a left-of-centre government atop Latin America's largest economy and, per the content, marks a setback for US efforts to install a pro-Washington leadership. Bolsonaro's legal challenge could prolong the confrontation.