São Paulo governor urges respect for election results and moving forward

São Paulo Governor Tarcísio de Freitas said Wednesday that the election is over and Brazilians must respect the results and move forward, while acknowledging Senator Flávio Bolsonaro's feelings of indignation. Flávio Bolsonaro declared himself the "true elected president" in a manifesto, alleging electoral fraud without evidence, echoing his father Jair Bolsonaro's 2022 claims. The incumbent president was re-elected with 51.78% of valid votes against Flávio's 48.22%, a margin of 4.4 million votes. Freitas emphasized the need for responsibility and a strong opposition working within democratic institutions, stating that respecting the democratic process strengthens the system of checks and balances that sustains Brazil's democracy.