Joe Biden spoke about the election of Lula da Silva to the presidency of Brazil after “free, fair and credible elections” – “It opens a new page in the history of Brazil” Emmanuel Macron pointed out.
Leaders around the world hailed the victory of Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva over outgoing far-right President Jair Bolsonaro on Sunday in the second round of Brazil’s presidential election, described as the country’s most polarized in decades.
Joe Biden
“I congratulate Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on his election to the presidency of Brazil after free, fair and credible elections” in the largest Latin American country, said a press release posted on the website of the US presidency by the services of Mr. Biden. In the laconic text it is added that the American president is “eager” to “cooperate” with his Brazilian counterpart, so that “the cooperation of our two countries continues”.
Emmanuel Macron
“Together, we will join forces to face the many common challenges and renew the bond of friendship between our two countries,” the French head of state said via Twitter a few minutes after the electoral commission announced the result, posting same message in Portuguese, judging that Lula’s victory “opens a new page in the history of Brazil”.
Justin Trudeau
“The people of Brazil have spoken. I look forward to working with Lula to strengthen our countries’ partnership (…) and advance our shared priorities — such as protecting the environment,” the Canadian prime minister noted via Twitter.
Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador
“Lula has won, blessed are the people of Brazil. There will be equality and humanism”, was the comment of the president of Mexico, also via Twitter.
Anthony Albanese
“Huge congratulations to Lula on his landslide victory in the Brazilian elections. I look forward to working with you to protect our global environment,” the Australian Prime Minister assured.
Miguel Diaz-Canel
“We embrace you brother president Lula,” the Cuban president said simply.
Gabriel Borich
The tone of the Chilean president was similar: “Lula. Delight!” he summed up.
Guillermo Lasso
“I congratulate Lula for his election (…). We will continue to strengthen the friendship and cooperation of our countries, so that better days will come for our citizens. Our region continues its completion with pluralism,” said the president of Ecuador.
Gustavo Petro
“Long live Lula,” the Colombian president, who was elected in June, simply wrote.
Nicolas Maduro
“Democracy triumphed in Brazil. Long live the peoples who are determined to live free, sovereign and independent!”, commented the president of Venezuela.
Louis Arce
“Congratulations brother Lula. Your victory strengthens democracy and the integration of Latin America. We are sure that you will lead the people of Brazil on the path of peace, progress and social justice,” said the president of Bolivia.
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