Bolsonaro's party concedes Brazil election, but he refuses to accept defeat

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Brazil's Liberal Party has acknowledged President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's election victory, but defeated candidate Flávio Bolsonaro has not formally conceded, while President Trump called the vote "rigged" without evidence. Bolsonaro said he would seek to disqualify Lula's win over alleged abuses, citing voting-hour extensions, but provided no proof. Lula won just over 51% of valid votes, about 64.2 million, versus Bolsonaro's 48%. The victory marks Lula's comeback after trailing in the first round, aided by gains in major cities and youth support. He faces a conservative Congress and divided electorate, with his campaign boosted by digital outreach.


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