Vitória for Lula in presidential runoff

Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (image) easily won the runoff presidential election on Sunday with approximately 3 out of every 5 voters selecting Lula over challenger Geraldo Alckmin. Lula emerged as the winner in spite of a corruption scandals surrounding the ruling Worker’s Party and negative campaigning by both candidates. Brazil’s growing economy and investment in social services were both main factors behind Lula’s reelection.

Links- The Globe and Mail (Canada), swissinfo, Guardian UK, Reuters, BBC News

Image- EiTB (Spain)

Tags- Brazil, election