Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has been re-elected, defeating his right-wing rival, Flávio Bolsonaro, to secure a historic fourth term in office. With all votes counted, Lula received 51.79 per cent of the vote, while Bolsonaro secured 48.21 per cent.

However, Bolsonaro has refused to accept the results, questioning the decision to extend voting by two hours, which he described as "inexplicable".

This is despite both campaigns having requested that polling stations remain open longer. Addressing supporters in Brasília, Bolsonaro said he would seek to have the election annulled.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to international relations expert and former diplomat Dr Kingsley Makhubela ...

Brazilian President Luiz In&aacute;cio Lula da Silva has been re-elected, defeating his right-wing rival, Fl&aacute;vio Bolsonaro, to secure a historic fourth term in office. With all votes counted, Lula received 51.79 per cent of the vote, while Bolsonaro secured 48.21 per cent.
However, Bolsonaro has refused to accept the results, questioning the decision to extend voting by two hours, which he described as "inexplicable".
This is despite both campaigns having requested that polling stations remain open longer. Addressing supporters in Bras&iacute;lia, Bolsonaro said he would seek to have the election annulled.
Lulu Gaboo spoke to international relations expert and former diplomat Dr Kingsley Makhubela ...

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