Brazil's top court extends voting by two hours in Lula-Bolsonaro runoff over transit issues

bfmtv.com (French) —

Brazil's Supreme Court ordered voting extended by two hours nationwide on Sunday due to public transport problems during the presidential runoff between conservative Flavio Bolsonaro and leftist President Lula. Justice Cristiano Zanin ruled after Lula's campaign alleged buses were removed from circulation in cities like Sao Paulo and Salvador de Bahia. Bolsonaro's camp separately requested extensions in two states due to heavy rains. Lula led the first round with 45% against Bolsonaro's 47%, with polls showing a near tie. Bolsonaro, seeking a fourth term, has promised to release his imprisoned father, ex-president Jair Bolsonaro.


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