Bolsonaro to Lead Brazil's Opposition After Lula's Election Win

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Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won a historic fourth term in the weekend election, defeating challenger Flávio Bolsonaro by a margin of roughly 4.4 million votes. Bolsonaro's party has now officially recognized the result despite his protests. Bolsonaro railed against polling stations staying open two extra hours at Lula's request, though he had himself sought an extension due to storms. He announced plans to demand the election be annulled, but his party distanced itself and accepted the official outcome. He later declared himself leader of the opposition. Shortly after the loss, Brazil's Supreme Court imposed a travel ban on Bolsonaro and seized his passport, citing an ongoing corruption investigation and flight risk. The probe relates to funding for a biographical film about his father, former President Jair Bolsonaro.


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