Lula Demands Extended Voting Hours After Buses Disabled in Brazil

Brazilian President Lula da Silva is demanding extended voting hours after buses in several cities were reportedly taken out of service, preventing voters from reaching polling stations. According to Lula, hundreds of buses have been disabled, citing reports from Globo. He has submitted a request to the Supreme Court to prolong voting, urging citizens not to give up their right to vote. Lula accused the right of creating obstacles for left-wing voters who lack private cars. He made the statement Sunday evening to Folha de S. Paulo, Brazil's largest newspaper.