Brazil. International leaders congratulate Lula da Silva

Ursula von der Leyen congratulated Lula da Silva on his electoral victory, emphasizing the strong partnership between the EU and Brazil. She highlighted the importance of democracy and multilateralism in Brazil's elections. Brazilian Congress leaders also recognized Lula's win, despite Flávio Bolsonaro's contestation, affirming the integrity of the electoral process. They stressed the need for unity and collaboration moving forward, as Lula aims to work with Congress on government projects. The elections saw a significant voter turnout, with Lula securing 52% of the votes against Bolsonaro's 48%.