The annulment requested by Flávio Bolsonaro is unlikely to succeed
Flávio Bolsonaro reacted to Lula da Silva's re-election by calling for the annulment of the election results. Despite his claims, Brazilian authorities confirmed the election's validity. The voting hours were extended due to public transport issues, a decision supported by the Supreme Electoral Court. Bolsonaro's party had also requested extended voting hours due to adverse weather conditions. However, the electoral body believes the extension did not affect the outcome, as Lula won by a significant margin. The president of the electoral court stated that all necessary measures were taken to ensure a smooth process, and discussions are ongoing regarding potential legal challenges.