Politics & Government

LISTEN: Lula Da Silva Defeats Jair Bolsonaro In Brazil Presidential Election

The results reflect Brazil's growing resentment of Bolsanaro's leadership.

(BU News Service)

November 4, 2022

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Brazilian citizens are reeling after this week’s election that saw the politician formerly known as Lula da Silva return to power and defeat right-wing incumbent Jair Bolsanaro by less than 2% of the vote. The results reflect Brazil’s growing resentment of Bolsanaro’s leadership. WTBU’s Garrett Adamtsev sat down with Sao Paulo native Andre Lima to discuss the country’s reaction to the change of leader.


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