Elections in Brazil. Polls closed two hours later than expected
The Brazilian presidential election sees over 150 million voters deciding between Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro. The voting period was extended due to adverse weather conditions affecting transportation. Lula leads with 57.66% of the votes counted so far. Both candidates requested an extension of voting hours to ensure all voters can participate. The electoral justice has intervened in cities like Salvador to ensure public transport availability. The president of the electoral court acknowledged transportation issues but did not confirm an extension of voting hours. Legal actions regarding alleged electoral abuses are ongoing.