Albino Forquilha congratulates Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on his historic electoral victory in Brazil

The President of the People Optimistic for the Development of Mozambique (PODEMOS) party and Leader of the Opposition in Mozambique, Dr. Albino Forquilha, today sent an official message of congratulations to the re-elected President of the Federative Republic of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, following the release of official data by the Superior Electoral Court (TSE), which confirmed his victory in the second round held on Sunday, October 25, 2026.

The letter, formally sent through the Brazilian Embassy in Maputo, following strict diplomatic channels, highlights the historic significance of this election. With 51.79% of the valid votes, totaling 64,256,232 votes, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva achieved a spectacular democratic turnaround from the first round and became the first Brazilian president to be elected for a fourth term in the country's history.

In the note sent to the Brazilian Head of State, Forquilha emphasizes that the election result reflects the "sovereign will of the Brazilian people" and represents the recognition of a leadership legitimized by the vibrant citizen force and the confidence in social justice, economic inclusion, and the consolidation of institutions.

"As forces that defend the principles of pluralism, progress, and institutional stability in Mozambique, we followed the Brazilian electoral process with deep interest, recognizing in it an extraordinary example of democratic resilience that serves as a reference for sister nations on the international stage," stated the Mozambican Opposition Leader.

The President of PODEMOS also took the opportunity to express his firm desire to see the historical ties of friendship, solidarity, and mutual cooperation that unite the peoples and institutions of Mozambique and Brazil consolidated and expanded, wishing President Lula da Silva every success in the performance of the mandate entrusted to him by the ballot box and the people.