Brazil extends voting by two hours after last-minute request

A Brazilian judge ordered voting hours extended by two hours on Sunday for the presidential runoff, until 7 p.m. Brasilia time, following a request from President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's campaign citing public transport problems. The decision came at the last minute as vote counting began. The election is seen as the tightest in Brazil's history, with Lula facing convicted former President Jair Bolsonaro. Both candidates voted early and exchanged attacks, with Lula warning against a return of the Bolsonaro clan and Bolsonaro criticizing Lula's economic record and the judiciary. Voter turnout is typically around 80% in Brazil, where voting is mandatory. The outcome will affect the South American nation's geopolitical position and domestic policies, with international attention from figures like U.S. President Donald Trump.