Brazil: Lula da Silva receives congratulations on her election victory from Europe and Mexico

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen also congratulated Brazil's head of state on his victory in the runoff election.

In the presidential runoff election in Latin America's largest economy on Sunday, "democracy and multilateralism" won, von der Leyen said on X.

The EU Commission President described the left-wing politician as her “friend”.

“The partnership between Europe and Brazil is very strong,” explained von der Leyen.

"We will remain at your side in the coming years." Together, both sides would continue to advocate "closely" for free trade, a rules-based world order and climate protection, wrote von der Leyen.

Congratulations also came from French President Emmanuel Macron, who called for strengthening relations between the two countries.

France and Brazil must maintain their friendship "in the service of a fairer world" "in view of the great challenges of our time," Macron explained on

Both countries “have a lot to build together,” emphasized the French president.

Challenger Bolsonaro is contesting the election results

The left-wing Lula narrowly prevailed against his right-wing challenger Flávio Bolsonaro in the presidential runoff election on Sunday.

This secured Lula a fourth term in office.

The election in Latin America's largest economy was seen as a directional decision.

Latin America has moved significantly to the right in recent years due to elections in Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, Colombia and Peru.

A success for Flávio Bolsonaro would have further promoted the shift to the right on the continent.

With Lula's victory, Brazil is now likely to remain a left-wing bastion in the region alongside Mexico.