Flavio Bolsonaro flees to US after election defeat, vows to challenge Lula's victory

Flavio has yet to formally concede defeat, saying he would seek to annul the election result over alleged voter irregularities. His Liberal Party, however, acknowledged Lula's victory on Monday. Lula secured more than 64 million votes, defeating Bolsonaro, who received just under 60 million, by nearly 4.4 million votes. The incumbent is expected to take office on January 5, 2027, for a fourth non-consecutive term.