Bolsonaro calls for Brazil election results to be 'annulled' after loss to Lula
With 100% of the vote counted, Brazil's electoral court announced that the soon-to-be 81-year-old Mr. Lula had a lead of nearly 4.4 million votes — 51.8% of…
The Hindu reports: With 100% of the vote counted, Brazil's electoral court announced that the soon-to-be 81-year-old Mr. Lula had a lead of nearly 4.4 million votes — 51.8% of the total vote — over opponent Flávio Bolsonaro.
The story is also being covered by Al Jazeera English. Al Jazeera English adds: Brazil’s right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro has called for the presidential election result to be ‘annulled’.
This world story centres on Brazil. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Lula, Flávio Bolsonaro Brazil and Mr.
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- Brazil · Americas
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- Lula, Flávio Bolsonaro Brazil, Mr, Senator Flavio Bolsonaro
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- The HinduBolsonaro calls for Brazil election results to be 'annulled' after loss to Lula
- Al Jazeera EnglishBolsonaro calls for Brazil election result to be annulled
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