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Through official notes and Twitter posts, several governments and world leaders this Sunday evening (10/30) congratulated Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) on his election as President of Brazil.
The White House released two messages, one in English and the other in Portuguese, on behalf of US President Joe Biden. The text ratifies the relevance of the Brazilian electoral process: “Congratulations to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva for being elected the next President of Brazil after a free, fair and reliable electoral process. I look forward to working together to continue cooperation between our countries. in the months and years to come.”
Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a telegram — published by the Kremlin — in which he said: “Please accept my sincere congratulations…the election results confirm your impressive political authority. I hope that through our joint efforts, we can seek the development of Russian-Brazilian cooperation in all areas.”
Ukrainian President Volodymir Zelensky posted a message in Portuguese on his Twitter. “I look forward to active collaboration with Ukraine’s longtime friend and the strengthening of the Ukraine-Brazil strategic partnership to ensure democracy, peace, security and prosperity in Ukraine, Brazil and the whole world !
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak praised Lula on Twitter. Sunak took power last week. “I look forward to working together on issues relevant to the UK and Brazil, from global economic growth to protecting the planet’s natural resources and promoting democratic values.”
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said “the Brazilian people have spoken”.
“I look forward to working with Lula to strengthen the partnership between our countries, achieve results for Canadians and Brazilians, and advance shared priorities, such as environmental protection. Congratulations, Lula!
Alberto Fernández, President of Argentina, posted two photos with Lula and a sequence of tweets celebrating the victory of the PT and Brazilian democracy: “Congratulations, Lula! Your victory opens a new era for the history of America a time of hope and a future that begins today. Here you have a companion to work and dream big for the good life of our peoples. After so many injustices that you have suffered, the Brazilian people have elected and democracy triumphed.
Mexico’s President Andrés Manuel López Obrador also posted a photo with Lula on Twitter with the caption: “Lula won, blessed people of Brazil. There will be equality and humanism.
Chilean President Gabriel Boric shared an image posted by Lula — with his hand on the Brazilian flag — and wrote, “Lula. Joy!”
Luis Arce, President of Bolivia, posted a photo of Lula in a motorcade and the caption: “Congratulations, Brother Lula, President-elect of Brazil. Your victory strengthens democracy and Latin American integration. We are convinced that you lead the Brazilian people”. by way of peace, progress and social justice.”
Even before the result was confirmed by the TSE, during the investigation, the Colombian President, Gustavo Petro, tweeted a short greeting to the elected president: “Viva Lula”.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro also posted photos of Lula and a message: “We celebrate the victory of the Brazilian people, who on October 30 elected Lula 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 !”
Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou wrote: “We salute the elected president of Brazil, Lula. We are confident in working for a modern Mercosur open to the world. Likewise, we hope to continue and improve the very good bilateral relations.
Peruvian President Pedro Castillo, like Gabriel Boric, shared a photo that was posted earlier by Lula. Castillo posted a short text with the image: “Peru congratulates the elected president of Brazil, comrade Lula, worker, trade unionist, fighter. Its triumph is fundamental to strengthen the unity of Latin America and the social justice of the Great Fatherland.
Guillermo Lasso, President of Ecuador, also posted a message on his Twitter account: “I congratulate Lula on his election as President of the Federative Republic of Brazil. In democracy, we will continue to strengthen friendship and cooperation between our countries, for a better day for our fellow citizens. Our region continues to be integrated into plurality.
The President of Paraguay, Marito Abdo, also congratulated the PT MP: “Our congratulations to Lula as the new elected President of the Federative Republic of Brazil and to the brotherly Brazilian people for this electoral process. We hope to continue working together to prosperity”. of our peoples.”
From Portugal, Prime Minister António Costa wrote: “I have already had the opportunity to warmly congratulate Lula on his election as President of the Republic of Brazil. I look forward with great enthusiasm to our joint work in the years to come, on behalf of Portugal and Brazil, but also around major global causes.”
Emmanuel Macron, the President of France, tweeted messages congratulating Lula, one written in French and others in Portuguese: “Congratulations, dear Lula, for your election, which opens a new chapter in history of Brazil. Together, we will join forces to face the many common challenges and renew the bond of friendship between our two countries.”
Acting UK Ambassador to Brazil Melanie Hopkins hailed the conduct of the electoral process by the Superior Electoral Tribunal (TSE) in a sequence of tweets: “On this very important day for Brazilian democracy, we recognize the important role of institutions, in particular the TSE, in conducting the electoral process with speed, transparency and efficiency”.
“I congratulate Lula for confirming his victory as the next president of Brazil. The new president and the Brazilian people can count on the United Kingdom in this new chapter,” continued Hopkins.
The Chinese Embassy in Brazil said it was “aware of the election results, published by the TSE”: “We extend our warmest congratulations to President-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Mr. vice-president elect Geraldo José Rodrigues Alckmin Filho. We send you our best wishes for even greater success in Brazil’s development.”
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