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William Mata

Bolsonaro ‘recognising’ Brazil election defeat, supreme court says

Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (left) defeated Jair Bolsonaro at the polls

(Picture: Reuters/AFP)

Brazil’s supreme court has announced that outgoing president Jair Bolsonaro is recognising the result of the election which saw him defeated by Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

On Tuesday, the law body said Mr Bolsonaro has authorised the start of government transition of power. However, he has not formally conceded defeat over the election on Sunday.

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