“Unprecedented turn of events”: the first reactions from the Brazilian media after Lula da Silva’s re-election

Brazilian President and reelection candidate Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva reclaimed the lead in the runoff presidential election vote count, capturing 50.14 percent of the ballots at the halfway point of the tally.

The update from São Paulo marks a competitive phase in Sunday's election cycle, as the incumbent fights to secure another term in office against rival opposition forces during the closely watched second-round vote.