The president’s defenders gathered in the rain outside the Eastern Military Command in Rio de Janeiro, many of them raising clenched fists in the air as they brandished Brazil’s flags and sang the national anthem. Some chanted, “Armed forces, save Brazil!” and “United, the people will never be defeated!” Meanwhile, truck drivers who for days have maintained roadblocks across the country to protest Bolsonaro’s defeatwere still out in force, despite aSupreme Court order to dismantle them. The protests came amid international recognition of da Silva’s victory and a recommendation from the Brazil SC that Bolsonaro accept the election results. Bolsonaro lost in a nail-biting contest, garnering 49. 1% of the vote to da Silva’s 50. 9%.
The outgoing president took nearly two days to address the nation, and there hadbeen speculation that he might fight the result after repeatedly questioning the reliability of the country’s electoral system before the election. In a speech at the presidential residence on Tuesday, he stopped short of conceding to da Silva, but said he would continue to obey the constitution. He also encouraged protests by his supporters, as long as they remained peaceful. Immediately afterward, his chief of staff told reporters Bolsonaro had authorised him to begin the process of handing over power, while later in the day the president reportedly told members of the SC that his election battle against da Silva had come to an end. “It is over. So, let’s look ahead,” he said.
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