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Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's recent presidential victory in Brazil is marred by controversy involving his ties to Supreme Court Justice Cristiano Zanin. Zanin, who previously defended Lula in corruption cases, extended voting hours on election day, leading to accusations of political favoritism. Lula won with 51.79% of the votes against Flávio Bolsonaro, but the election results were overshadowed by Zanin's last-minute decision. Critics argue this raises concerns about judicial independence and potential conflicts of interest, as Zanin was appointed by Lula after aiding in his legal battles. Bolsonaro's camp plans to contest the election results, citing Zanin's involvement as a key issue.