Mr Lula, a former president and prisoner, received 50.8 per cent of the votes while Mr Bolsonaro received 49.2 per cent.
Mr Lula, a former president and prisoner, according to the country’s electoral authority, received 50.8 per cent of the votes while Mr Bolsonaro received 49.2 per cent.
“Today, the only winner is the Brazilian people,” Al Jazeera quoted Mr Lula as telling the crowds gathered at a Sao Paulo hotel. Argentina’s President, Alberto Fernandez, in a tweet wrote “Congratulations @LulaOficial! Your victory opens a new era for the history of Latin America. A time of hope that begins today. Here you have a partner with whom you can work to create a better life for all our peoples.”President Guillermo Lasso of Ecuador congratulated Mr Lula saying, “in democracy, we will continue to strengthen friendship and cooperation between our countries to ensure better days for our citizens.
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro wrote, “we celebrate the victory of the Brazilian people, who on 30Oct elected @LulaOficial as their new President. Long live the peoples determined to be free, sovereign and independent! Today in Brazil democracy triumphed. Congratulations Luna! A big hug!”
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