Brazil president ends post-loss silence, says he'll comply with constitution | Video

Brasilia, Nov 1 (EFE).- Brazilian head of state Jair Bolsonaro on Tuesday delivered his first remarks since his election defeat two days ago, making no mention of President-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva or his narrow loss at the polls but vowing to comply with his constitutional duty.

After the right-wing candidate lost Sunday's presidential runoff by 1.8 percentage points, 45 hours passed before he finally appeared in public and addressed the nation. (Camera: ALEX MIRKHAN).

SHOT LIST: OUT-GOING BRASILIAN PRESIDENT JAIR BOLSONARO, SPEAKS TO THE MEDIA ABOUT THE RESULTS OF THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS, BRASILIA, BRAZIL.

SOUND BITES: JAIR BOLSONARO (IN PORTUGUESE).

TRANSLATION: "I want to start by thanking the 58 million Brazilians who voted for me on October 30. The current popular movements are the result of outrage and a feeling of injustice at how the elections took place. Peaceful demonstrations will always be welcome, but our methods cannot be those of the left, which have always harmed the public, such as the invasion of property, the destruction of estate and the restriction of the right to come and go. The right really emerged in our country. Our strong representation in Congress shows the strength of our values: God, country, family and freedom."

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Date: 02/11/2022 12:00 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: EFE
Topic: Politics » Election
Type: Rough cut
Duration: 86 seconds
Reference: 7001212034
Relevance: Normal