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In their words: Global leaders congratulate Trump critic Lula on reelection in Brazil · Best of: Features

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  In their words, global leaders congratulate Trump critic Lula on re-election in
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  Brazil. This article is being read by an automated voice generated by
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  Everlet. Regional and world leaders congratulated Brazilian President Luis Inacio
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  Lula da Silva, after he defeated challenger Flavio Bolsonaro to win an
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  unprecedented fourth term. Latin America's left leaning leaders were especially quick to
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  react, but conservative presidents across the region also acknowledged Lula's victory and
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  emphasized the need for their countries to cooperate with Brazil on issues
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  like fighting organized crime and reducing deforestation in the Amazon basin. US
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  President Donald Trump had not acknowledged the election result by Monday afternoon
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  and suggested, without providing evidence, that the vote count could have been
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  rigged in Lula's favor. Elections have to be indisputable and it looked
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  very bad to me, Trump told reporters before flying to Mississippi for
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  a rally. He added, I thought it had a very bad look,
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  the way it was tabulated. In South America, the government of Argentina's
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  president Xavier Milet wars the only one that had not publicly acknowledged
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  the result by Monday afternoon. After a cabinet meeting Monday, Milet's office
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  issued a statement addressing several international developments, including the wars in Iran
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  and Ukraine, but made no mention of the election outcome in neighboring
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  Brazil. During the presidential campaign, the libertarian leader openly backed Bolsonaro and
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  called Lula a corrupt thief. Lula's remains a revered figure on the
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  region's left, having governed Brazil from two thousand three to twenty ten,
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  when leftist leaders held power across much of Latin America. Over the
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  past two years, however, Lula's influence in South America has diminished, as
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  most of Brazil's neighbors elected right wing governments aligned with the Trump
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  administration. Since returning to office in twenty twenty three, Lula has been
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  a vocal Trump critic, challenging the administration on issues like trade tariffs
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  and its support for Israel's actions in the West Bank and Gaza.
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  On Monday, Lula was also
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  congratulated by the leaders of the BRICS Nations, an alliance of emerging
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  economies that was designed to challenge Western dominance in international affairs. Brazil
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  is a founding member of
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  the Alliance, which held its first summit in two thousand nine during
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  Lula's second term in office. The leaders of major European nations also
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  congratulated Lula, expressing their willingness to work with Brazil on issues like
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  climate change. Mexico President Claudia Scheinbaum. Long live democracy, the people
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  of Brazil won. Congratulations, President
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  Lula. Cuba President
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  Miguel Diaz-Canel Dear Brother Lula, on behalf of the Cuban government and
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  people, I congratulate you for this historic victory that ensures the continuity
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  of the path of peace, sovereignty and social justice, embarked upon by
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  the Brazilian people under your leadership. Brazil can count on Cuba in
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  the construction of the unity and integration of our great homeland, Latin
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  America and the Caribbean. Colombia President Abelardo de la Espriola. President
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  Lula and I have big, profound political and ideological differences, but we
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  agree on something fundamental. Brazil and Colombia mutually need each other. We
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  have a lot to do for the benefit of Our people. Mutual
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  respect, sovereignty, and cooperation should define our relationship as well as the
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  fight against narco terrorism, illegal mining, the protection of the Amazon and
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  the welfare of our peoples.
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  Chile, President Jose Antonio Cast. Chile and Brazil have a lot of
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  shared future ahead, and We will continue working on an agenda that
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  strengthens relations between our countries in economic integration and the fight against
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  organized crime in the region. Ecuador president. Daniel Noboa Congratulations
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  to Lula on this victory. Our region has common enemies, share challenges,
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  and much to gain when We work together Peru President Keiko Fujimori.
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  As we approach the bicentennial of our diplomatic relations, I reaffirm our
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  willingness to strengthen our strategic alliance, integration, cooperation, and the sustainable development
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  of the Amazon that we share, for the benefit of both our
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  peoples. Bolivia, President Rodrigo Paz. Bolivia and Brazil are neighboring
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  and sister countries, united by a shared history and common challenges. We
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  will continue working together to strengthen your relationship and generate more opportunities
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  for your nations. Paraguay President Santiago Peña. Congratulations, Lula,
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  for your election as Brazil's President. I salute the Brazilian people for
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  this great democratic day. Paraguay and Brazil share a common agenda of
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  integration and development. We will continue to work together for the benefit
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  of your people. Costa Rica, President Laura Fernandez Congratulations to the Brazilian
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  people for exercising their right to vote and for electing their new
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  president in a democratic and peaceful process. I wish the greatest prosperity
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  to the two hundred twelve million brothers and sisters who live in
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  the largest country in Latin America. Congratulation
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  to you, Comrade President Lula, who in your seventh presidential election knew
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  how to awaken your compatriots passions and their reason to win this
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  battle. Spain Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. A great victory for Lula. What
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  has happened in Brazil will happen in Spain. The comeback of global
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  progressivism has just begun. France, President Emmanuel Macron. My heartfelt
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  congratulations to Lula on four re election. France and Brazil have much
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  to build together. In the face of the great challenges of our
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  time, let us strengthen our strategic partnership and bring to life the
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  friendship between our Tou countries in service of a more just world.
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  European Commission, President Ursula von der Leyen. Democracy and multilateralism have won
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  in Brazil. Europe's partnership with Brazil is thriving. We will remain by
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  your side for the years to come. Together we will keep working
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  closely for free and open trade, a rules based global order, and
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  strong ambitions for our climate. US Senator Bernie Sanders. Lula
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  has stood up for Brazilian workers and democracy, and will continue to
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  do so in the next our years. Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky For
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  us in Ukraine, it is important that Brazil remains active in international
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  affairs and continues to contribute to the effective protection of human rights,
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  the rights of peoples, and the rights of states. We thank Brazil
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  for its unwavering support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. We look
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  forward to expanding our cooperation. Russia, President Vladimir Putin. The election
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  results fully reaffirmed your fellow citizens recognition of your outstanding leadership qualities
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  and their support for your policies aimed at ensuring the country's sustainable
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  socioeconomic development and defending its sovereignty and legitimate interests on the world
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  stage. We will, of course, continue working closely together to expand our
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  fruitful bilateral cooperation across all areas and our constructive engagement within the
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  United Nations, BRICS, the G20, and other multilateral frameworks. India, Prime
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  Minister Narendra Modi. My sincerest congratulations to my dear friend, President Lula,
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  on his remarkable victory in the reelection. Together we will continue to
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  strengthen our cooperation in various sectors, promote the shared priorities of the
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  global south, and work toward a more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable world.
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  China Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jakun China expresses its congratulations.
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  We are ready to work with Brazil to continue advancing the building
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  of a China Brazil community with a shared future. South Africa President
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  Cyril Ramafosa This victory will echo beyond the shores of Brazil. It
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  is a victory for the global south and progressive forces throughout the
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  world. We affirm our commitment to continue strengthening bilateral relations between our
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  two countries and working closely together in all multilateral fora to forge
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  a just and better world order, underpinned by solidarity and adherence to
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  international law. Follow the AP's coverage of Latin America and the Caribbean
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