Brazilian President Lula da Silva has recognized the second-round election victory of Abelardo De La Espriella in Colombia and stated he is open to dialogue with the winner, according to reports from El Espectador and Portuguesa Reporta. This recognition occurs as right-wing figures in the region celebrate Keiko Fujimori‘s victory in Peru.
- Colombia: Lula da Silva recognizes Abelardo De La Espriella’s win and expresses willingness to negotiate.
- Peru: Keiko Fujimori is hailed as “president-elect” by regional right-wing leaders.
- Regional Trend: Flávio Bolsonaro views these results as a broader advance for the right in Latin America.
How Lula da Silva is responding to De La Espriella’s victory
President Lula da Silva has formally acknowledged the victory of Abelardo De La Espriella following the second-round elections in Colombia, according to El Espectador. Despite Lula’s close ties to Colombian President Gustavo Petro, the Brazilian leader indicated a willingness to maintain an open line of communication with De La Espriella.
Local media reports from Portuguesa Reporta confirm that Lula is prepared to engage in dialogue with the Colombian winner to manage bilateral relations between the two nations.
Who congratulated Keiko Fujimori as president-elect?
The children of Jair Bolsonaro, along with former presidents Guillermo Lasso and Iván Duque, were among the first political figures in the region to congratulate Keiko Fujimori on her win, according to Infobae. These leaders explicitly referred to Fujimori as the “president-elect” of Peru.
According to El Universo, Flávio Bolsonaro celebrated the outcome, framing Fujimori’s victory as a clear indicator of the right wing’s progress across Latin America.
