Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro Tells Supreme Court Election 'Is Over'
Newsy
There had been speculation the far-right incumbent might fight the presidential election result after losing to leftist Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's administration signaled a willingness to hand over power, two days after a nail-biting election loss to leftist Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and amid speculation the far-right incumbent might fight the result.
Bolsonaro reportedly told members of Brazil's Supreme Court Tuesday that his election battle against da Silva has come to an end. Earlier, in a brief speech at the presidential palace, he said: "I have always played within the four lines of the constitution," although he stopped short of conceding.
After a private meeting with Bolsonaro, Supreme Court Justice Luiz Edson Fachin said the conservative leader had said: "It is over. So, let's look ahead." The justice made the comment in a video broadcast on local media.