Tarcísio calls for unity after Lula's victory, says 'election is over'

São Paulo Governor Tarcísio de Freitas acknowledged Lula's presidential election victory over Flávio Bolsonaro in his first public statement, repeatedly saying "the election is over" while calling for national unity and pacification. In a video, Tarcísio thanked voters for nearly 60 million votes, criticized alleged "Judiciary interference" and "use of the state machine" during the campaign, and urged the opposition to act as vigilant fiscal overseers of the incoming government. Tarcísio avoided commenting on reports that Flávio may have fled to the United States, saying he learned of the rumors from the press. He also stressed the country remains "fractured and divided" and highlighted economic challenges ahead.