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matheusmoreira • today at 5:12 AM • 2 replies • view on HN

Bolsonaro's father asked for an extension last election. Don't remember why. Denied, illegal. "Everybody had the opportunity to vote".

Bolsonaro's son asked for an extension this election due to heavy rains in the south. As far as I can tell, it was also denied.

Lula asks for an extension this election due to busses being grounded because Lula-aligned syndicates slapped Lula insignias on them which is an electoral crime. Lula's former lawyer turned supreme court judge approves it.

It is obvious that the Brazilian institutions, and these judges in particular, wanted Lula to win. They were going to be impeached otherwise.


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Rapzid • today at 7:31 AM

Both candidates wanted an extension.

Court agreed, they didn't feel everyone had a chance to vote this time. Approved. Legal.

This seems hard for you to wrap your head around for some reason.

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