Brazilian congressional leaders urge Lula to govern for all after reelection

Brazilian Senate President Davi Alcolumbre and Chamber of Deputies President Hugo Motta congratulated Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on his reelection Sunday, urging him to govern for all 215 million Brazilians and reduce political polarization. In a joint statement, Motta said the victory offers a new chance to reconcile a divided country after four years of radicalization, while Alcolumbre noted the narrow margin over Flávio Bolsonaro shows nearly 60 million voters need to be heard. Both leaders emphasized dialogue and warned against institutional division. The congressional heads praised Brazil's electoral system and democracy, pledging to work with the government on economic growth, job creation, and public security legislation.