Lula reelected. President praises "defeat of denialism", Bolsonaro seeks annulment of the elections

Flávio Bolsonaro announced plans to contest the election results, citing irregularities during the voting process. He criticized a Supreme Court minister for extending voting hours, claiming it disrupted the election's integrity. Meanwhile, re-elected President Lula emphasized the election's significance as a defeat for misinformation and called for accountability in digital crimes. Celebrations erupted among Lula's supporters following the announcement of his victory, with significant voter turnout reported. Lula secured 51.77% of the votes against Bolsonaro's 48.23%, marking a narrow win. The election results were confirmed by the Superior Electoral Court, highlighting the importance of the electoral process in Brazil.