Global leaders congratulate Brazil President Lula on reelection

October 25, 2026 9:14 PM EDT

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, the Workers' Party (PT) candidate for presidential re-election, embraces a supporter outside his residence on the day of the presidential runoff election, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, October 25, 2026. REUTERS/Tuane

SAO PAULO, Oct 25 (Reuters) - 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 some reactions:

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."

ECUADOREAN PRESIDENT DANIEL NOBOA

"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.

"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."

MEXICAN PRESIDENT CLAUDIA SHEINBAUM:

"Long live democracy, the people of Brazil won."

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 under your ⁠leadership."

PANAMANIAN PRESIDENT JOSE RAUL MULINO:

"I congratulate ‌the Brazilian people for this ​democratic day and especially President Lula for the victory! We will continue working together for our countries."

(Reporting by Fernando Cardoso; Editing by ‌Clarence Fernandez)



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