NewzPolls have closed in Brazil following a chaotic conclusion to the presidential election, which required polling places to remain open for an additional two hours. The electoral process faced disruptions and accusations from both sides of the political spectrum regarding voter access.
Leftist incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva accused officials in certain areas of intentionally slowing down transit to hinder voters. Meanwhile, his opponent, Flávio Bolsonaro, a Trump ally, claimed that flooding was actively hampering turnout among his supporters.
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