Brazil’s top electoral court rejects fraud claims, confirms Lula’s victory
Brazil's top electoral court president, Kassio Nunes Marques, defended the security of the 2026 elections and rejected fraud accusations from defeated candidate Flávio Bolsonaro, who claimed to be the "true president" without providing evidence. Bolsonaro alleged a "mathematical impossibility" in voting and contested decisions by Supreme Court minister Cristiano Zanin, who extended voting hours by two hours due to transport issues and bad weather. The court confirmed Lula's victory by 4.4 million votes. The TSE stated the elections were the most inclusive in Brazilian history, with no fraud or inconsistencies, and pledged to analyze all legal challenges. Bolsonaro's party, PL, has recognized the result while seeking clarifications.