President-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of the Workers’ Party has already received congratulations from important world leaders after his victory in the second round of the Brazilian elections on Sunday (30).

Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed Lula this morning (31), according to state broadcaster CCTV. “I recognize the great importance for the development of China-Brazilian relations,” Xi said.

“I am ready to work with President-elect Lula, from a strategic and long-term perspective, to plan and promote the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Brazil, jointly and at a new level, for the benefit of both countries and their peoples. . »

Vladimir Putin, the Russian president, also congratulated Lula on winning a third term. In a note on the Kremlin’s website, Putin said he was eager to strengthen ties between Brazil and Russia, and that the election result shows Lula’s “high political authority”.

Latin America

Latin American leaders also marched yesterday saluting the Workers’ Party. “Long live Lula,” tweeted Colombian Gustavo Petro, elected in June as his country’s first left-wing president.

Argentine President Alberto Fernández said on Twitter that Lula’s victory “opens a new era for Latin American history. A time of hope and future that begins today”.

“Congratulations, my brother,” wrote Bolivian President Luis Arce. “Your victory strengthens democracy and Latin American integration.”

“Today in Brazil, democracy has triumphed,” said Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, whose ties to Lula have often been cited by Bolsonaro to question the PT’s commitment to democracy.

United States, Canada and Europe

Yesterday, after the official result, other world leaders had already spoken. US President Joe Biden hailed Lula’s victory in a note: “I send my greetings to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva for his election as the next President of Brazil through free, fair and reliable elections. May we work together to continue the cooperation between the two countries in the months and years to come. »

Frenchman Emmanuel Macron said the pair will face “many common challenges” together.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said, “I look forward to working with Lula to strengthen the partnership between our countries, deliver results for Canadians and Brazilians, and advance shared priorities such as environmental protection. Congratulations Luna!”