Left-Wing Gains in Brazil and Serbia as Netanyahu Faces Vote
President Lula won the Brazilian election and Serbian opposition secured a legislative majority while Israel prepares a vote on Benjamin Netanyahu's premiership.
Recent elections in Brazil and Serbia have shifted political power toward left-wing and opposition candidates. In Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva defeated right-wing candidate Bolsanaro, the son of the former president, to secure the presidency.
In Serbia, President Aleksandar Vučić conceded defeat after legislative results showed the opposition securing 135 seats in the 250-seat legislature. Vučić's party trailed with 105 seats.
Meanwhile, Israel held a vote on Monday, October 27, 2026, to determine if Benjamin Netanyahu would remain Prime Minister. Polling data indicated the race for the premiership was close.
