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World Service,02 Nov 2022,49 mins

Bolsonaro makes first statement after election defeat

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Brazil's defeated leader, Jair Bolsonaro, has made his first statement since his defeat at Sunday's elections. He made no mention of losing the election – but his ministry says transition talks have begun. We dig deeper into new research showing that 5% of plastic waste generated in the US last year was recycled – with the other 95% ending up as litter or in landfill. Also, find out why a member of America’s Federal Communications Commission is calling for TikTok to be banned.(Picture: President of Brazil Jair Bolsonaro looks on after a press conference two days after being defeated by Lula da Silva in the presidential runoff at Alvorada Palace on November 1, 2022 in Brasilia, Brazil. Credit: Getty Images).

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