Montenegro, Costa and Carneiro congratulate Lula da Silva on his victory in Brazil

Prime Minister Luís Montenegro congratulated Lula da Silva on his re-election as Brazil's President, emphasizing the strong ties between Portugal and Brazil. He highlighted their economic partnership and commitment to international challenges through dialogue. European Council President António Costa also praised Lula, noting the importance of EU-Brazil relations. Socialist Party Secretary-General José Luís Carneiro called it a significant victory for democracy. Lula won with 51.79% of valid votes, overcoming Flávio Bolsonaro, who received 48.21% and plans to contest the results. In Portugal, support for Bolsonaro came from the Chega party, advocating for transparency in the electoral process.