Brazil's Supreme Court extends voting hours in presidential election
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President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, Supreme Justice Cristiano Zanin
Brazil
October 25, 2026
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Brazil's Supreme Court extended voting by two hours due to public transport issues in three cities. The electoral authority paused the vote count which had already begun. The election features a contest between President Lula and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro.
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