Lula Secures Second-Term Mandate as Global Leaders Pledge Cooperation
World leaders across Latin America, Europe and Asia have congratulated Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva following his reported re-election victory, after he secured 51.8 per cent of the vote against 48.2 per cent for his challenger, Flavio Bolsonaro. Lula’s victory drew reactions from leaders across the political spectrum, despite Bolsonaro refusing to accept the result. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum celebrated the outcome, saying “the people of Brazil won,” while Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel described it as a historic victory for peace, sovereignty and social justice. Uruguay’s President Yamandú Orsi also congratulated Lula, praising the democratic process, while Argentina’s former president Cristina Kirchner said Lula had succeeded in inspiring his supporters to victory.
Other world leaders used their congratulatory messages to highlight opportunities for stronger diplomatic and economic ties with Brazil. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen described Lula’s victory as a win for democracy and multilateralism, while French President Emmanuel Macron called for stronger strategic cooperation. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez hailed the result as the beginning of a “progressive comeback,” and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his desire to deepen the India-Brazil strategic partnership. China also pledged continued cooperation with Brazil, while Peru’s President Keiko Fujimori, Chile’s President José Antonio Kast and Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa emphasised the importance of regional cooperation. US Senator Bernie Sanders also praised Lula for standing up for Brazilian workers and democracy.
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