# Lula wins Brazil election but faces uphill battle to govern

https://mins.news/en/item/115884

- France 24, 2026-10-26 13:38 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/americas/20261026-lula-wins-brazil-election-but-faces-uphill-battle-to-govern

> Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's narrow win on Sunday dealt a blow to Brazil's far right, while deep political divisions persist. The re-elected president must address economic and security concerns at home and navigate international tensions with US President Donald Trump.

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