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Brazil’s Supreme Court Rejects Bolsonaro’s Election Coup Claim

By Drooid · Oct 31, 2026 · How we work

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Jair Bolsonaro declared he is Brazil’s rightful president-elect and alleged an electoral coup by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
Brazil’s Supreme Court rejected Bolsonaro’s claim, confirming Lula’s victory in the Oct 25 election.
After losing, Bolsonaro flew to Miami, obtained U.S. visas and thanked President Donald Trump and Javier Milei.
He wrote to 60 million voters, labeling alleged thieves “criminals” while offering no evidence.

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Jair Bolsonaro declared he is Brazil’s rightful president-elect and alleged an electoral coup by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
Brazil’s Supreme Court rejected Bolsonaro’s claim, confirming Lula’s victory in the Oct 25 election.
After losing, Bolsonaro flew to Miami, obtained U.S. visas and thanked President Donald Trump and Javier Milei.
He wrote to 60 million voters, labeling alleged thieves “criminals” while offering no evidence.