‘Congratulations!’: World leaders hail Lula’s election victory in Brazil

France 24 reports that the international community on Monday congratulated Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva after his stunning re-election in a runoff with right-wing candidate Flavio Bolsonaro.

The region's left-leaning leaders were quick to react as Brazil staved off a conservative wave in many countries while Europeans, such as Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, celebrated a "progressive comeback".

This politics story centres on Brazil. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Lula, Brazil's President Luiz Inacio and Silva.

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Key details

Location

Brazil · Americas

Reported by

France 24

First reported

26 Oct 2026, 15:01 IST

Key names

Lula, Brazil's President Luiz Inacio, Silva, Flavio Bolsonaro

Section

Politics

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• France 24‘Congratulations!’: World leaders hail Lula’s election victory in Brazil 26 Oct, 15:01
• France 24Brazil's Lula seals re-election in surprise win 26 Oct, 15:03

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