Election results, continuity of government, the balance of power in Congress and in the states, and the agenda that the Executive, the Legislature and the Supreme Court must address by December.
With 51.79% of valid votes, Lula defeats Flávio Bolsonaro in a close race.
Continuity of government does away with a conventional administrative transition, but it opens a period of assessing results, rebuilding the congressional base and adjusting the cabinet structure.
For an absolute majority, Lula needs 133 more deputies and 26 more senators from outside his own camp.
The Chamber and the Senate follow their own rites to receive those elected and close the terms of those leaving.
Public security heads the queue, regulation of the end of the 6x1 schedule races against the clock and the digital agenda is back on the table.
Passage of the Budget Guidelines Law and the Annual Budget Law will be one of Congress's top priorities at the close of the legislative year.
Cases postponed so as not to interfere with the election return to the spotlight, along with follow-ups to October's tax rulings.
Informational material; it does not constitute legal advice. Data as of 26 Oct 2026. English translation of the Portuguese original; in case of discrepancy, the Portuguese version prevails.