Brazil military finds no evidence of election fraud, dashing hopes of Bolsonaro supporters

Jair Bolsonaro frequently raised doubts about integrity of election in the run-up to his loss to Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva

A much-awaited report by Brazil's Defence Ministry has failed to indicate recent ballots were fraudulent, scuppering the far-right's hopes of delegitimising the election of Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

The military sent the 63-page report to Brazil's electoral authorities late on Wednesday after days of speculation that it would back claims by extremist president Jair Bolsonaro that the election was tainted.