Brazil's Liberal Party recognizes election result after Bolsonaro's son concedes

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Brazil's Liberal Party (PL) has formally recognized the results of the presidential election, despite raising concerns about the voting process. The party stated it acknowledges the outcome but insists that issues raised must be addressed. Flávio Bolsonaro, son of jailed former president Jair Bolsonaro, had criticized the extension of polling station hours on Sunday evening, calling it "unacceptable" even though he had requested it in some areas. He has since announced he will lead the opposition against President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Lula da Silva won Sunday's runoff with 51.8 percent of the vote, securing about 4.4 million more votes than his rival. The 81-year-old president, who celebrates his birthday on Tuesday, has now secured a fourth term in office.


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