The career diplomat and former U.S. ambassador to Brazil explains what the ex-president’s comeback means for Latin America, the U.S., China, and the world.

"He was prevailed upon from all sides not to contest the results and burn down the house on his way out," said AS/COA's Brian Winter to Associated Press.

"Bolsonaro se va, pero el Bolsonarismo sigue muy fuerte", dijo el vicepresidente de política de AS/COA en el podcast.

"The best-case scenario is that Bolsonaro simply declines to challenge the result in any meaningful way," said the AS/COA vice president to CNN.

"Lula is a major-league negotiator," said AS/COA's Cecilia Tornaghi to NPR.

A stunning turnaround for the leader comes just days short of the third anniversary of his leaving jail—and marks the first time an incumbent loses reelection in Brazil.

AS/COA Online rounds up responses to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's October 30 runoff win against incumbent Jair Bolsonaro.