Flávio Bolsonaro calls himself 'leader of Brazil' after election loss

After losing Brazil’s presidential run-off to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Flávio Bolsonaro published a letter from the United States describing himself as Brazil’s “leader” and alleging, without evidence, that the election was fraudulent. He has not conceded, despite Lula’s 4.4-million-vote margin, and says he will lead the opposition from the US. Bolsonaro left Brazil after failing to surrender his passports as ordered by the Supreme Court in a money-laundering investigation; he has not been charged and denies wrongdoing. Both campaigns had requested extended voting hours, the electoral authority said the vote was conducted normally, and about 34,000 people voted during the extension.