Bolsonaro claims election stolen in Brazil, cites no evidence

diepresse.com (German) —

Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro declared himself the rightful winner of Sunday's presidential election, claiming the vote was stolen by "criminals" linked to President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and the Supreme Court, without providing evidence. Bolsonaro, who fled to Miami on Monday despite a court-ordered travel ban, issued an open letter alleging a "coup" by his political opponents. International observers have confirmed the election was fair, and his party has already recognized Lula's victory. The senator faces investigations into alleged money laundering and foreign campaign financing. His father, former President Jair Bolsonaro, is imprisoned for attempting a coup. US President Donald Trump echoed unsubstantiated claims that the election appeared "manipulated."


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