Brazil's top court extends voting by two hours after transport issues delay runoff

Brazil's Supreme Court extended voting hours by two hours in the presidential runoff after transportation problems hindered voters, delaying the release of partial results. Polls will now close at 7 p.m. local time. Justice Cristiano Zanin ordered the extension following requests from both candidates, President Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro, citing bus issues in nine states and flooding in the south. The electoral court paused processing results during the extension. The runoff follows Bolsonaro's surprise first-round win, with Lula seeking a fourth term in a tight race. The outcome will shape Brazil's political direction and regional dynamics, with recent right-wing victories in Peru, Colombia, and Chile.