Brazilian lawmaker calls for protests over alleged coup attempt after Lula's win

Brazilian congressman André Janones called for nationwide protests next weekend against what he termed an "attempted coup" during Sunday's presidential election runoff, following reports of reduced bus services that led the Supreme Court to extend voting hours. Janones said the reelection of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva should not make supporters forget the episode, urging crowds to take to the streets on October 31 and November 1 to denounce the alleged interference. He did not identify those responsible, and no evidence of a coordinated action has been confirmed. The transport issues prompted legal actions in several states, including a court order in Bahia to restore full bus service and a rejected request in São Paulo. Justice Cristiano Zanin extended voting until 7 p.m. nationwide, though only for sections still open after 5 p.m.