World leaders congratulate Lula on Brazil election win

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Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won a fourth non-consecutive term, defeating right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro in Sunday's run-off election, prompting global reactions. Bolsonaro has called for the vote to be annulled over a two-hour voting extension granted by Supreme Court Justice Cristiano Zanin, despite both candidates requesting additional time. Leftist leaders worldwide celebrated the result. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum praised democracy, while Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney highlighted bilateral relations. US figures were divided, with Donald Trump Jr. criticizing the extension and progressives like Bernie Sanders congratulating Lula.


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