Cuban president Miguel Diaz-Canel said the victory would allow Brazil to continue pursuing peace, sovereignty and social justice. (EPA Images pic)SAO PAULO: World leaders hailed the victory of Brazil's leftist president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in Sunday's presidential election runoff, as he defeated right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro to secure a fourth non-consecutive term.
"The relationship between Canada and Brazil has flourished under our partnership.
"Let’s seize this opportunity to make it even stronger, together — to create major new trade opportunities, protect the environment, and build greater prosperity for both our peoples."
"I congratulate President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva ... and salute the Brazilian people for this democratic day."
