Lawyer warns of potential unrest following Brazilian presidential election

Criminal lawyer Rafael Paiva has issued a public warning regarding potential conflicts and unrest following the counting of votes in the second round of the presidential election between Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro.

In a video released on social media, Paiva advised citizens to avoid leaving their homes after the results are announced to ensure family safety. He claimed to have received information, which he attributed to internal sources within the Public Security Secretariat, regarding potential attacks and disturbances circulating in messaging groups.

Paiva emphasized that his warning is based on security concerns rather than political preference, noting his decade of experience working with the police. As of the report, official security authorities have not confirmed the specific threats of attacks mentioned in the video.