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November 23, 2022

Brazil: Bolsonaro Contests Lula's Victory, Alleging Voter Machine Problems
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Brazil's far-right President Jair Bolsonaro has formally filed a
petition with Brazilian election authorities contesting the results of
last month's runoff election, which he lost to former President Luiz
Inácio Lula da Silva. Bolsonaro has asked Brazil's Superior Electoral
Court to toss out votes cast on older electronic voting machines,
claiming - without proof - that the machines were faulty. Bolsonaro's
request is expected to be rejected but could raise tensions in Brazil
ahead of Lula's inauguration on January 1.


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