Brazil’s public news agency Agência Brasil reported that Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva defeated Flávio Bolsonaro in the October 25 presidential runoff, securing a fourth term. At the article’s reporting point, more than 98.2% of votes had been counted and Lula held 51.75%. These are contemporaneous counting figures, not a final tally. Political assessments in online discussions were separated from verified election reporting. Access restrictions prevented checking the electoral court’s final announcement in full.