Brazilian Senator Says No Evidence of Electoral Fraud in Presidential Vote

Brazilian Senator Rogerio Marinho said Wednesday there is no evidence of electoral fraud in the country's presidential election, contradicting claims made by defeated candidate Flavio Bolsonaro in a published letter. Marinho, who coordinates Bolsonaro's campaign, acknowledged the opposition cannot substantiate fraud allegations. Marinho commented on a letter from Bolsonaro, who fled to the United States after losing to President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. An initial version called Bolsonaro the "true elected president," but it was edited to "leader of Brazil" within 30 minutes. Marinho attributed the change to a drafting error. Bolsonaro faces investigations into money laundering and corruption, and lost his parliamentary immunity next year. Marinho called him an "exile" and rejected foreign intervention, while Bolsonaro claims the election was fraudulent without providing proof.