Brazil's Supreme Court extends voting in Lula-Bolsonaro runoff

Brazil's presidential runoff election between left-wing incumbent Lula and conservative Flavio Bolsonaro was thrown into confusion Sunday after a Supreme Court judge ordered polling stations to remain open two extra hours, following a complaint from Lula's campaign alleging buses were withdrawn from circulation in cities like Sao Paulo. With 45% of first-round votes against Bolsonaro's 47%, Lula trails his rival, the eldest son of former far-right President Jair Bolsonaro, who was convicted for an attempted coup. The judge clarified the extension applies only to stations not yet closed, while Bolsonaro's camp separately requested extended voting in two states due to heavy rains. Recent polls show Bolsonaro leading with 51% against Lula's 49%, within the margin of error. The election will determine if Brazil remains a left-wing bastion in Latin America or joins the region's rightward shift, with Bolsonaro promising closer ties to the U.S. and vowing to release his imprisoned father if elected.