Brazil pauses vote count after court extends voting

Brazil paused its presidential vote count after the Supreme Court extended voting hours following transport issues. The tense runoff features incumbent Lula da Silva against Flavio Bolsonaro.

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, the Workers' Party (PT) candidate seeking re-election, waves a flag during a closing campaign rally ahead of the presidential runoff, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, October 24, 2026. REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli

Brazil's Supreme Court paused a presidential vote count after extending voting hours by two hours on Sunday evening. The unexpected ruling interrupted early returns showing incumbent leftist leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva leading right-wing challenger Flavio Bolsonaro.

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