President Giammattei congratulates the Brazilian people for ratifying their commitment to democracy

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Guatemala City, October 30 (AGN). Through his social networks, he President Alejandro Giammattei expressed this Sunday his congratulations to the Brazilian people after the recent election of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva as president of Brazil.

We congratulate the Brazilian people, who after participating in the electoral process ratify their commitment to democracy in the region. From Guatemala, we wish the new government a successful administration, President Giammattei said.

The new president of Brazil was proclaimed this Sunday after winning the second electoral round against the current ruler, Jair Bolsonaro.

We congratulate the Brazilian people, who after participating in the electoral process ratify their commitment to democracy in the region. From Guatemala we wish the new government a successful management. 🇬🇹🤝🇧🇷

– Alejandro Giammattei (@DrGiammattei) October 30, 2022

in second round

With 99.89% of the census counted, Lula, who will assume power on January 1, 2023, won the presidential elections in the second electoral round held this Sunday, with 50.90% of the votes, compared to 49.10% obtained by Jair Bolsonaro. .

I am here to govern this country in a very difficult situation, but with the help of the people we are going to find a way out for the country to live democratically again, said the leader of the Workers’ Party (PT) from a hotel in the city of Sao Paulo.

#LAST MINUTE | President-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva promises to “restore peace” in Brazil, after winning the elections. pic.twitter.com/5uidhDcYVD

— EFE News (@EFEnoticias) October 31, 2022

will take over in January

The elected president, Lula da Silva, ruled the country from 2003 to 2010. Starting next January, he will assume a third term and will have former Sao Paulo governor Geraldo Alckmin as vice president.

With information from EFE.