Leftist Lula Narrowly Defeats Bolsonaro in Brazil's Presidential Election

Leftist Lula, Narrowly Defeats Bolsonaro , in Brazil's Presidential Election.

Leftist Lula, Narrowly Defeats Bolsonaro , in Brazil's Presidential Election.

Former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva defeated incumbent Jair Bolsonaro by 50.8 percent to 49.2 percent of the vote.

As the election numbers turned in da Silva's favor, Brazilians in multiple cities took to the streets in celebration.

Today the only winner is the Brazilian people, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.Brazil's President-Elect, via Al Jazeera.

This isn’t a victory of mine or the Workers’ Party, nor the parties that supported me in campaign.

, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.Brazil's President-Elect, via Al Jazeera.

It’s the victory of a democratic movement that formed above political parties, personal interests and ideologies so that democracy came out victorious, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.Brazil's President-Elect, via Al Jazeera.

Bolsonaro has yet to concede defeat.

So far, Bolsonaro has not called me to recognize my victory, and I don’t know if he will call or if he will recognize my victory, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.Brazil's President-Elect, via Al Jazeera.

Analysts say that there is a clear difference in meaning between the first time da Silva was elected and his Oct.

30 election.

Analysts say that there is a clear difference in meaning between the first time da Silva was elected and his Oct.

30 election.

It was more an election of hope back then.

, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.Brazil's President-Elect, via Al Jazeera.

Now, I have the feeling that many people are celebrating the end of a very dark period.

, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.Brazil's President-Elect, via Al Jazeera.

I think everyone knows it’s an uphill battle, but I think people are very excited to see what Lula will do, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.Brazil's President-Elect, via Al Jazeera.

Acknowledging deep divisions that were revealed by the election, da Silva maintained that Brazil is "one country.".

I will govern for 215 million Brazilians, and not just for those who voted for me, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.Brazil's President-Elect, via Al Jazeera.

There are not two Brazils.

We are one country, one people, one great nation, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.Brazil's President-Elect, via Al Jazeera