Crowds celebrate Lula’s election victory along Avenida Paulista in São Paulo, Brazil

On October 25, 2026, in São Paulo, Brazil, @HugoFaz shared a video of crowds celebrating the results of Brazil’s presidential runoff election along Avenida Paulista. In the video, a large gathering fills the avenue as people wave red flags associated with the Workers’ Party (PT) and celebrate the election outcome. The author described Brazil as the world’s greatest bulwark against fascism today, crediting its people with defending democracy. Reflecting on the country’s struggle to preserve democratic institutions, the author expressed amazement at how Brazilians had managed to hold on to democracy despite the challenges. According to reports, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won reelection with 51.79% of the valid votes, defeating Flávio Bolsonaro, who received 48.21% The celebration reflected the strong emotions surrounding a closely contested election, with supporters expressing their hopes for democracy and the country’s future.