Lula wins Brazil election as Bolsonaro camp challenges result

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President Donald Trump claimed without evidence on Monday that Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's reelection was "rigged," as Senator Flavio Bolsonaro challenged the results, setting up a potential political showdown. Lula won Sunday's runoff with over 64 million votes against Bolsonaro's nearly 60 million, a margin of about 4 percent, after mobilizing an additional 14.1 million voters. His digital campaign, led by lawmaker Andre Janones, used a WhatsApp channel called "Lula's Army" with nearly 11 million members to drive turnout. Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, plans to request an annulment following a chaotic voting extension, though legal avenues are unclear. Brazilian institutions and regional leaders, including conservative presidents, have largely recognized Lula's victory, and he is expected to take office on January 5, 2027.


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