Report by Brazil’s military on election count cites no fraud
By DIANE JEANTET and CARLA BRIDI
Associated Press
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A much-awaited report from the Brazilian military has highlighted flaws in the country’s electoral systems and proposed improvements. But it does not substantiate claims of fraud from some of President Jair Bolsonaro’s supporters, who continue to protest against his Oct. 30 defeat. The document released Wednesday is the first comment by the military on the runoff election, which has drawn protests nationwide even as the transition has begun for President-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s inauguration Jan. 1. Bolsonaro supporters have gathered outside military installations across Brazil calling for intervention by the armed forces to keep him in office. Many political analysts say the report should curtail any serious attempt to discredit the electoral process.