Lula supporters flood Rio and São Paulo streets to celebrate his election win

Summary

Crowds filled avenues and squares in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo to celebrate Lula's election victory, with many dressed in red and celebrating democracy. Euronews reported that Lula narrowly defeated Flávio Bolsonaro, and that tears, hugs and dancing filled the streets as thousands celebrated and the president secured another four years in office. Africanews carried the same account of thousands celebrating in the streets of Brazil.

Timeline

1. Al Jazeera

   26 Oct 2026, 07:24 UTCSource ↗

   Al Jazeera published a photo gallery showing avenues and squares in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo filled with crowds dressed in red, celebrating democracy after Lula's historic win.

2. Euronews

   26 Oct 2026, 07:47 UTCSource ↗

   Euronews reported that thousands flooded the streets of Brazil, with tears, hugs and dancing, to celebrate Lula's election victory after he narrowly defeated Flávio Bolsonaro and secured another four years in office.

3. Africanews

   26 Oct 2026, 07:49 UTCSource ↗

   Africanews reported that tears, hugs and dancing filled the streets of Brazil as thousands celebrated in Rio and São Paulo after Lula narrowly defeated Flávio Bolsonaro and secured another four years in office.