From the leaders of Latin America to the leaders of the rest of the world, including the controversial Russian President Vladimir Putin, congratulated Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who was defeated this Sunday by narrow margin the far right Jair Bolsonaro in the second presidential round in Brazil.
Involved for eight years in a war that has left him increasingly isolated, Putin hastened to congratulate Lula. And he has warned that he wants increase cooperation with Brazil In all areas.
“Receive my sincere congratulations on your victory in the presidential election. The results of the vote confirmed your high political prestige,” Putin said in his message to Lula, posted on the Kremlin website.
And expressed his confidence that through joint efforts “the further development of Constructive Russian-Brazilian cooperation in all fields “.
The US president was one of the first to congratulate Lula, overturning relations between the two countries, mistreated under the Bolsonaro administration which adhered to Trump’s version that the 2020 elections were stolen from the Republican.
“I send my congratulations to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on his election as the next president of Brazil after free, fair and credible elections. I hope that we will work together to continue cooperation between our two countries in the coming months and years”, reads the statement from the White House.
From Argentina
“Congratulations @LulaOficial! Your victory opens a new time for the history of Latin America. A time of hope and future that begins today. Here you have a partner to work with and dream big about the good life of our peoples”, he wrote on Twitter Alberto Fernandez, who had planned to travel to Brazil this Monday.
“Viva Lula” was the greeting of the president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, on Twitter.
Venezuela, Chile and Cuba
“We celebrate the victory of the Brazilian people, who this October 30 elected @LulaOficial as their new President. Long live the people determined to be free, sovereign and independent! Today in Brazil democracy has triumphed. Congratulations Lula! A big hug! “Nicolas Maduro wrote on Twitter, to whom the international community calls for transparent elections in his country.
“We embrace you brother President Lula”, was the time on Twitter of the President of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, on Twitter)
“Lula. Joy”followed Gabriel Boric, on Twitter.
From Uruguay
“We salute the president elect of Brazil @LulaOficial We hope to work for a modern Mercosur open to the world. Likewise, we hope to continue and improve the excellent bilateral relations “, was the happiest greeting from Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou.
“Our congratulations to @LulaOficial as the new elected president of the Federative Republic of Brazil and to our brother Brazilian people for this election day. We hope to continue working together for the prosperity of our peoples,” said Mario Abdo from Paraguay.
from Europe
Congratulations, @LulaOficial, on your victory in this election in which Brazil has decided to bet on progress and hope. Let’s work together for social justice, equality and against climate change. Your successes will be those of the Brazilian people.Parabens, Lula! “, dedicated Pedro Sánchez, in the networks.
Macron dedicated to him: “Congratulations, dear @LulaOficial, on your election that opens a new page in the history of Brazil. Together, we will join forces to face the many challenges and renew the bond of friendship between our two countries ”.
The victory of the PT leader brought enthusiasm to Europe and other countries around the world. They see his return to power as Brazil’s return to collaboration to solve “common challenges” at the international level and, above all, in the fight against climate change.
Germany believes that Lula’s victory is “a triumph of Brazilian democracy”, the United Kingdom stresses the importance of collaborating on “the planet’s natural resources and the promotion of democratic values”.
Mexico, Peru, Bolivia and Nicaragua
“Lula has won, blessed people of Brazil. There will be equality and humanism”, celebrated AMLO in Mexico.
“Peru congratulates the president-elect of Brazil, comrade @LulaOficial, worker, trade unionist, fighter. His victory is essential to strengthen the unity of Latin America and the social justice of the Great Fatherland “, wrote the Peruvian Pedro Castillo.
Luis Arce celebrated on Twitter: “Congratulations brother @LulaOficial, president-elect of #Brazil! Your victory strengthens Latin American democracy and integration. We are sure that you will lead the Brazilian people along the path of peace, progress and social justice. . Jallalla Brazil! “
“With great joy we celebrate your well-deserved victory, praying God to give you health, strength and much love to build together and encourage the future of your great country, the well-being of families, and continue withcontribute to the search for peace in the world“Nicaraguan dictator Daniel Ortega wrote in a letter.
Lula prevailed in the ballot this Sunday with a narrow margin. He triumphed with 50.8% of the votes against Bolsonaro’s 49.1%.
The head of the Brazilian Higher Electoral Court (TSE), Alexandre de Moraes, formalized the recognition of the victory of former president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in the ballot against Jair Bolsonaro and spoke of “pacification” ensuring that the elections were “transparent” .
“The result has been announced, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will graduate on December 19 and he will take office on January 1st without any risk, it is part of the democratic game that there are elections with less extensive results, “he said.
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Source: Clarin
