Brazil's top court extends presidential runoff voting by 2 hours

Brazil's Supreme Federal Court ordered a two-hour extension of voting in the presidential runoff, moving the closing time to 7 p.m. Brasilia time nationwide due to disruptions. Justice Cristiano Zanin issued the ruling to address voting problems caused by public transportation issues and heavy rains. Both campaigns, for incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and rival Flavio Bolsonaro, had separately requested the extension, citing difficulties in at least nine states including Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. The Superior Electoral Court will implement the decision. Bolsonaro's campaign specifically sought the extension for areas in Minas Gerais and Rio Grande do Sul affected by power outages.