Flávio Bolsonaro calls for Brazil's election results to be "annulled" after a loss to Luiz

• Bolsonaro, the son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, has not presented publicly verified evidence that would justify overturning the vote. • Lula defeated Jair Bolsonaro by a narrow margin in the October 2022 runoff, winning 50.9 percent of the vote. • Brazil’s electoral authorities and courts certified the result, while international observers found no credible evidence of widespread fraud. • Flávio Bolsonaro’s demand comes amid continued efforts by allies of the former president to challenge the legitimacy of Lula’s victory. • The call also risks further inflaming political tensions in a country still dealing with the aftermath of the January 2023 attacks on government buildings by supporters of Jair Bolsonaro. Any attempt to annul the election would face major legal and institutional obstacles, as Brazil’s electoral system places responsibility for validating results with the Superior Electoral Court.