In a move that many actually saw coming, President Jair Bolsonaro pulled a Donald Trump move and contested the results of Brazil elections, which was won by his leftist rival, Lula.
Bolsonaro's claim seems unlikely to get far, as Lula's victory has been ratified by the Superior Electoral Court and acknowledged by Brazil's leading politicians and international allies.
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — In the run-up to Brazil’s presidential election, many feared a narrow result would be contested and spell the death knell for Latin America’s largest democracy.
One of the keys to the future Lula government is whether this coalition can stay together. It remained united during the election campaign. Whether it will retain its unity in government is another question.