![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/jair-bolsonaro-refuses-to-admit-defeat-in-first-comments-since-brazil-election/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/0_DNP_CHP_011122Slug_6966-D.jpg&description=We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.Jair Bolsonaro has made his first speech since losing the electionJair Bolsonaro has refused to admit defeat in his first statement since being narrowly beaten in the Brazilian elections by left-wing rival Luiz Inácio Lula. Speaking for the first time since his electoral defeat on Sunday night, he also refused to condemn the widespread protests in his support, saying it was a result of frustration in the electoral process. With all the votes counted Lula won with 50.9% of the total. Bolsonaro welcomed "peaceful demonstrations", but called on his supporters to not "adopt the methods of the left". He refused to concede defeat, or congratulate his rival Lula. We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story. Please check back regularly for updates on this developing story HERE . Get email updates on the day's biggest stories straight to your inbox by signing up for our newsletters . Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you by following The Mirror every time you see our name. 138397119860 Follow The Mirror on Google News - CLICK HERE and click the star Follow The Mirror on Apple News - CLICK HERE available on Apple devices Follow The Mirror on Flipboard - CLICK HERE and click follow You can sign up for Twitter alerts for breaking news here @MirrorBreaking_ and follow us @DailyMirror , for all the latest updates. Keep up-to-date with your must-see news, features, videos and pictures throughout the day by following us on Facebook at facebook.com/dailymirror See all our social accounts you can follow here: mirror.co.uk/social){kind=link}
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Jair Bolsonaro has refused to admit defeat in his first statement since being narrowly beaten in the Brazilian elections by left-wing rival Luiz Inácio Lula.
Speaking for the first time since his electoral defeat on Sunday night, he also refused to condemn the widespread protests in his support, saying it was a result of frustration in the electoral process.
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva gained 50.9 percent and Jair Bolsonaro at 49.1 percent, with some two million votes separating the two.
Bolsonaro welcomed “peaceful demonstrations”, but called on his supporters to not “adopt the methods of the left”.