The government moved elections scheduled for Saturday back by a week, saying it needed more time to reset digital voting machines at the center of fraud accusations.
Tag: Voting Machines
Judge Slaps Down Bolsonaro’s Late Bid to Overturn Brazil’s Election
President Jair Bolsonaro’s campaign argued many votes should be nullified because of a software bug. But experts said the bug did not affect the vote, and Brazil’s elections chief dismissed the complaint.
What Can US Democracy Learn From Brazil?
Both nations had presidents who attacked their elections. But their responses — and the aftermaths — were much different.
Angry Bolsonaro Supporters Protest in the Streets
Tens of thousands of people demonstrated in cities across Brazil, many of them demanding that the military stop the transfer of power to President-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
Bolsonaro Is Silent After Brazil Election Defeat
President Jair Bolsonaro has not yet recognized his election defeat after months of warning, without evidence, that opponents would rig the vote.
Brazil Braces for ‘White-Knuckle Race’ Between Bolsonaro and Lula
President Jair Bolsonaro had once looked doomed in the country’s high-stakes election. But now, in a runoff, the right-wing incumbent has a path to re-election.
Brazil Faces Big Vote in Presidential Election: Bolsonaro vs. Lula.
Brazilians voting for president on Sunday will choose between two political titans in a contest seen as a major test for one of the world’s largest democracies.
Bolsonaro Allies and Election Officials Reach Truce on Voting Machines
President Jair Bolsonaro has claimed that Brazil’s voting machines are vulnerable to fraud, with little evidence. Election officials agreed to explore changes to security tests before the October election.
The Question Menacing Brazil’s Elections: Coup or No Coup?
President Bolsonaro has warned of voter fraud and suggested he would dispute a loss in October’s vote, but the political establishment believes he lacks support to stage a coup.
Bolsonaro Gathers New Audience for Old Claim: Brazil’s Elections Could Be Rigged
President Jair Bolsonaro elevated his vote-fraud claims from a matter of domestic politics to foreign policy, heightening international fears that he would dispute the coming election.