Trump calls Brazil election 'rigged' after Bolsonaro loses to Lula

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President Donald Trump called Brazil's presidential election "rigged" and "so corrupt" after ally Flavio Bolsonaro lost to incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, but said he would not act on the result. Trump told reporters he "didn't take sides" but objected to the "way it was tabulated," citing a two-hour polling extension granted at Lula's request due to transport issues. Bolsonaro initially sought annulment but effectively conceded defeat. Trump, who has disputed his own 2020 loss, had hoped Bolsonaro would join conservative Latin American leaders aligning with Washington. Despite the setback, Trump expressed fondness for Lula, citing "excellent chemistry" between the two.


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