Brazilian Deputy Ferreira Drops Election Annulment Push, Urges Supporters to Avoid Protests

Brazilian federal deputy Nikolas Ferreira (PL-MG) urged supporters on Monday to avoid public demonstrations and dismissed the possibility of annulling the presidential election, saying the chance of reversing Lula's victory is "practically nil." Ferreira acknowledged that unanswered questions generate insecurity and indignation but warned supporters not to take to the streets. He also questioned Supreme Court Justice Cristiano Zanin's decision to extend voting by two hours after requests from the PT and PL parties. The statement follows Senator Flávio Bolsonaro's announcement on Sunday that he would request the election's annulment, calling the result "impossible to recognize." Ferreira has been blamed by some party members for Bolsonaro's defeat in Minas Gerais. Lula won with 51.79% of valid votes against 48.21%.