Brasilia/IBNS, Oct. 26 -- Leftist leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has asserted Brazil's national sovereignty in an apparent swipe at the United States after winning a fourth, non-consecutive term. Lula took a swipe at the US after winning re-election, stating Brazil “no one’s backyard” amid reports of alleged American efforts to help his rival Flavio Bolsonaro regain power.