Brazil's Defeated Presidential Candidate Flávio Bolsonaro Calls Himself 'Leader'

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Defeated Brazilian presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro has referred to himself as the "leader of Brazil" in a social media letter after leaving the country for the United States. Bolsonaro lost to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva by 4.4 million votes but has not conceded, alleging electoral fraud without evidence. He stated he would lead the opposition from the US, defying a Supreme Court order to surrender his passports. The electoral authority and an analysis of voting data have refuted claims of fraud.