Brazilians Party on Sao Paulo Streets as Lula Claims Election Victory

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Brazil’s former president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva beat incumbent Jair Bolsonaro in the county’s presidential election on Sunday, October 30, ousting Bolsonaro after just one term. Lula had secured 50.8 percent of the vote, with 99 percent of votes counted, while Bolsonaro, the right-wing leader who was elected in 2018, received 49.1 percent, according to Brazil’s electoral authority. Speaking in Sao Paulo, the president-elect described the election as “historic”, saying “the Brazilian people made it very clear that they want more, not less, democracy.” This footage shows Lula supporters gathered to celebrate his victory on Paulista Avenue, one of Sao Paulo’s main streets. Credit: @olivercaua via Storyful

Bolsonaro Supporters Block Highway Near Rio de Janeiro Following Presidential Election Result

Supporters of Jair Bolsonaro blocked a highway in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro state, causing a massive traffic jam on October 31, following the announcement that the incumbent had lost the country’s presidential election to Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Globo reported that truck drivers blocked traffic near Barra Mansa early on Monday morning. According to traffic information from CCR RioSP, traffic was backed up at least 12 miles (20 km) in the direction of Rio de Janeiro, and the backup stretched at least 6 miles (9 km) in the direction of Sao Paulo. At least six other road blockages were held across the country following the announcement of the presidential election result, including in Sao Paulo, Santa Catarina, and Rio Grande do Sul, Globo reported. Lula had secured 50.9 percent of the vote, with all votes counted, while Bolsonaro, the right-wing leader who was elected in 2018, received 49.1 percent, according to Brazil’s electoral authority. Footage filmed by @Ronaldo_RD showed the long line of vehicles on Via

Lula Supporters Celebrate in Streets of Rio de Janeiro

Supporters of Brazil’s former president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva took to the streets to celebrate his victory over incumbent Jair Bolsonaro in the country’s presidential election on Sunday, October 30. Footage by Thiago Firmino shows people celebrating da Silva’s win in Rio de Janeiro. Lula had secured 50.8 percent of the vote with 99 percent of votes counted, while Bolsonaro received 49.1 percent, according to Brazil’s electoral authority. Da Silva described the election as “historic” during a post-victory address to supporters in Sao Paulo, saying “the Brazilian people made it very clear that they want more, not less, democracy.” Da Silva was previously Brazil’s president from 2003 until 2010. Credit: thiagofirmino via Storyful

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