One of the best-known athletes in modern history, legendary Brazilian football player, Pele, dies at 82.

The head of Brazil's electoral court Alexandre de Moraes on Wednesday rejected a complaint from President Jair Bolsonaro's allies to challenge the presidential election, which the incumbent lost by a small margin, according to a court document.

Bolsonaro's complaint is unlikely to be far-fetched, as Lula's victory was confirmed by the Superior Electoral Court (TSE).

Brazil President-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva says that the UN Security Council needs to change.

UN climate talks got a boost Wednesday as Brazilian president-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva vowed to fight Amazon deforestation and global leaders reaffirmed key pledges.

The outgoing Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro met with advisors to his incoming successor Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Thursday, who described the visit as "positive" amid fears that the far-right incumbent would try to contest his election defeat.

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Tuesday did not concede defeat in his first public remarks since losing Sunday's election.

Brazil's Supreme Court has ordered the removal of roadblocks set up by the supporters of far-right President Jair Bolsonaro, who is yet to concede defeat in the presidential election.

Lula has vowed a return to state-driven economic growth and social policies that helped lift millions out of poverty when he governed Brazil from 2003 to 2010.

A polarized Brazilian electorate cast votes in a knife-edge presidential runoff that pits far-right incumbent President Bolsonaro against leftist former leader Silva.