Bolsonaro's silence: when will he recognize Lula's victory? See the memes and speculations on the topic

Bolsonaro's defeat and his refusal to admit it was the main topic on social media this Monday (30). Disaffected people didn't miss the chance to make fun.

Former candidate for President of the Republic for União Brasil Soraya Thronicke wasted no time and tweeted: “Planalto must be waiting for the June festival priest for extreme unction”.

The phrase refers to the “priest candidate”, Father Kelmon of the PTB.

Press pool debate is among the most talked about topics on Twitter

This Saturday (24), a debate was held organized by a pool of press vehicles with candidates for the Presidency of the Republic. With the absence of PT member Lula – ranked first in polls of voting intentions – the debate was marked by a shower of “rights to reply”. Topics related to the debate were among the most talked about topics on social media.

Jair Bolsonaro’s “disappearance” was a tireless source of memes:

And the Bolsonaro clan?

Michelle Bolsonaro was the first to break the family's silence after Sunday's defeat.

On Instagram, the first lady shared Psalm 117 with her followers and commented on speculation about certain instability in the couple's relationship.

Then, it was Carlos Bolsonaro's turn to demonstrate, also on social media:

From vice to vice

It was up to the vice-president of the Republic, Hamilton Mourão, to carry out some rite regarding the transfer of office, sending a message to Geraldo Alckmin, Lula's vice-president.

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And who convinces the president to speak out?

Bolsonaro's advisors had to call Chancellor Carlos França to convince the president defeated at the polls to recognize his defeat (G1)

Traditionally, defeated candidates contact their opponent and make a public statement acknowledging their opponent's victory, a sign of respect for democracy.

According to G1, the group that advocates that the president immediately recognize his defeat includes General Braga Netto, former Minister of Defense who was a candidate for vice on the defeated ticket, the Minister of Communications, Fábio Faria, the coordinator of the re-election campaign, Fabio Wajngarten, and Lieutenant Colonel Mauro Cid, the president's aide-de-camp.