NewzInternational leaders and politicians congratulate the Brazilian president on his re-election win. Cuban president Miguel Diaz-Canel said the victory would allow Brazil to continue pursuing peace, sovereignty and social justice. (EPA Images pic)SAO PAULO: World leaders hailed the victory of Brazil's leftist president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in Sunday's presidential election runoff, as he defeated right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro to secure a fourth non-consecutive term.Here are reactions from global leaders:Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney:"The relationship between Canada and Brazil has flourished under our partnership."Let’s seize this opportunity to make it even stronger, together — to create major new trade opportunities, protect the environment, and build greater prosperity for both our peoples."Peruvian President Keiko Fujimori:"I congratulate President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva ...
and salute the Brazilian people for this democratic day."Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa:"Congratulations, Lula, on this victory. Our region has common enemies, shared challenges, and much to gain when we work together."Chilean President Jose Antonio Kast:"I just spoke with the President of Brazil, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and congratulated him."Chile and Brazil have a lot of shared future ahead, and we will continue working on an agenda that strengthens relations between our countries in economic integration and the fight against organised crime in the region."Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum:"Long live democracy, the people of Brazil won. Congratulations, President Lula!"Paraguayan President Santiago Pena:"I salute the Brazilian people for this great democratic journey."Paraguay and Brazil share a common agenda of integration and development.
We will continue working together for the well-being of our people."Uruguayan President Yamandu Orsi:"I just spoke with the president-elect of Brazil, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, a friend."I congratulated him on the victory and on the democratic celebration that an electoral process represents."Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz:"Bolivia and Brazil are neighboring and brother countries, united by a shared history and common challenges."We will continue working together to strengthen our relationship and generate more opportunities for our nations."Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel:"...This historic victory ensures the continuity of the path of peace, sovereignty, and social justice embarked upon by the Brazilian people und… Leaders across the Americas congratulated Brazilian President-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on social media Sunday after he defeated opposition candidate Flávio Bolsonaro to win an unprecedented fourth term. The region’s other left-leaning leaders were particularly quick to react to the result.
Lula is a revered figure to Latin America’s left, having governed the country between 2003-2010 when leftists were at the helm in countries across the region. Since returning to power in 2023, he has been a vocal critic of Trump. Mexico: President Claudia Sheinbaum Long live democracy, the people of Brazil won.
Cuba: President Miguel Díaz-Canel Dear brother Lula, on behalf of the Cuban government and people, I congratulate you for this historic victory that ensures the continuity of the path of peace, sovereignty and social justice embarked upon by the Brazilian people under your leadership. Brazil can count on Cuba in the construction of the unity and integration of our Great Homeland, Latin American and the Caribbean. Argentina: Former President Cristina Kirchner Congratulations (…) to you, comrade President Lula, who in your seventh presidential election knew how to awaken your compatriots’ passions and their reason to win this battle.
Chile: President José Antonio Kast Chile and Brazil have a lot of shared future ahead, and we will continue working on an agenda that strengthens relations between our countries in economic integration and the fight against organized crime in the region. Ecuador: President Daniel Noboa Congratulations to Lula on this victory. Peru: President Keiko Fujimori As we approach the bicentennial of our diplomatic relations, I reaffirm our willingness to strengthen our strategic alliance, integration, cooperation and the sustainable development of the Amazon that we share, for the benefit of both our peoples.
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