Brazil's Electoral Authority Rejects Bolsonaro's Unfounded Claims

Brazil's top electoral authority has dismissed President Jair Bolsonaro's unsubstantiated claims that Sunday's election was illegitimate, following his defeat and departure from the country. Electoral court chief Kassio Nunes Marques stated the vote was conducted according to Brazilian law, citing technicians' competence and measures taken to ensure a secure count despite late instability. Brazil's Supreme Court had extended voting hours on election day after bus cancellations disrupted transport in nine states, adding context to the electoral process.