Veteran leftist leader Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva secured a historic fourth term as Brazil’s President, defeating Trump-backed conservative Senator Flávio Bolsonaro in a knife-edge runoff. Lula, who previously defeated Flávio’s father Jair Bolsonaro in 2022, secured over 51% of votes. The victory strengthens multilateral ties for India, bolstering key BRICS cooperation and Global South initiatives.