Published 1 year ago

Bolsonaro expected to end silence and speak about Brazil election

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More than 24 hours after Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was declared Brazil’s next president, incumbent Jair Bolsonaro has yet to address his electoral defeat, raising concerns the far-right leader could be planning to contest the results. Da Silva, better known as Lula, narrowly bested Bolsonaro in Sunday’s second-round run-off, garnering 50.9 percent support compared with 49.1 percent for the former army captain.

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BBC News

Brazil election: Bolsonaro yet to concede after Lula's win

Jair Bolsonaro, who narrowly lost, has not spoken publicly since his election defeat.

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Bolsonaro breaks election silence but refuses to recognise Lula’s victory

Former president’s chief of staff indicates his administration is ready to begin transition process

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Hindu

Brazil's Bolsonaro tells Supreme Court election 'is over'

After a private meeting with Mr. Bolsonaro, the Supreme Court Justice Luiz Edson Fachin said the conservative leader had said, "It is over. So, let’s look ahead.”

1 year ago·India

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CTV News

Brazil's brash President Bolsonaro mum after election loss

Brazilians delivered a very tight victory to Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in a bitter presidential election, giving the leftist former president another shot at power in a rejection of incumbent Jair Bolsonaro's far-right politics.

1 year ago·Canada

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The Independent

Brazil's Bolsonaro tells Supreme Court election 'is over'

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro reportedly told members of the country’s Supreme Court Tuesday night that his election battle against leftist rival Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has come to an end -- marking one step closer toward a concession after his defeat on Oct. 30

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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Reuters

Bolsonaro expected to end silence and speak about Brazil election

More than 20 hours after losing the election to his fierce leftist adversary, Brazil's far-right President Jair Bolsonaro has yet to say one word publicly, but he is expected to break his silence on Monday afternoon.

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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