Lula demands extended voting hours in Brazil after bus disruptions

Brazilian President Lula da Silva is demanding that polling stations stay open longer, claiming buses in several cities have been taken out of service, preventing many voters from casting their ballots. According to Lula, hundreds of buses have been removed, as reported by Globo. He urged people not to give up their right to vote and said a request has been filed with the Supreme Court to extend voting hours. Lula accused the right of trying to hinder left-wing voters who lack private cars. He made the statement on Sunday evening to Folha de S. Paulo, Brazil's largest daily newspaper.