Brazil's PL party wins 121 lower-house seats, first to exceed 100 since 1998

Brazil's Liberal Party (PL) secured 121 seats in the Lower House for the 2027-2030 term, the first party to surpass 100 deputies since 1998, and its Senate bench is the largest since 1999. This consolidates PL's dominance in the legislature, likely strengthening its legislative agenda and influence over the next government. The result signals a significant rightward shift in Brazil's political landscape.