Bolsonaro declares himself Brazil's election winner from US exile

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Brazilian presidential election loser Flávio Bolsonaro has declared himself the winner from the United States, where he fled despite a court-ordered travel ban. He faces corruption and money laundering investigations. Bolsonaro claimed election fraud and called the result a "stolen" vote, citing extended polling hours. Incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won by about 4.5 million votes, with extended hours adding under 35,000 votes. The son of former President Jair Bolsonaro traveled via Argentina and Ecuador with US visas promised. He plans to seek asylum. Police investigate him over alleged corruption linked to a film about his imprisoned father.


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