Brazil’s Supreme Court extended voting in the presidential runoff until 7 p.m. local time, giving voters two additional hours. The decision followed complaints from both campaigns about barriers to voting. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s team said reduced bus service in São Paulo kept people from reaching polling stations. His opponent, Flávio Bolsonaro’s team, cited severe weather in some regions. Lula also asked for more time, alleging that voters had been effectively prevented from casting ballots. Vote counting began after polls closed, with the result expected to be close
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