Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva expressed his refusal to acknowledge Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro as the rightful winner of the recent presidential election. Lula emphasized that Maduro still has six months left in his term and suggested that calling for new elections with international observers could be a wise decision. The Brazilian president highlighted that Maduro owes an explanation to both the Brazilian people and the global community, urging the National Electoral Council to disclose the election results publicly.