Lula delivers victory speech, pledges to promote Brazil's development.

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26/10/2026
On October 25 local time, Brazilian President Lula delivered a speech after winning the election. Lula thanked the voters for their support and said he would do his utmost to fulfill the duties of the presidency. Lula stated that this election was a rejection of disinformation and anti-science trends, and also a victory for Brazilian democracy. He emphasized that criminal acts in the online world should be subject to legal constraints just like criminal acts in real society, and pointed out that oversight of digital platforms will be strengthened and foreign interference in Brazil's elections will be opposed. Lula promised to change the country's governance approach, give the people more participation in decision-making, strengthen digital communication, and increase direct communication with the public. In terms of economic development, he proposed increasing investment in the digital economy, green economy, and creative economy, vigorously developing domestic artificial intelligence, attracting data centers to establish operations in Brazil, and driving Brazil's transition from a developing country to a developed country. Lula emphasized that after winning the election, no one should be regarded as a political opponent anymore. He will perform his duties in accordance with the constitution, cooperate with Congress, serve all the Brazilian people, and strive to realize the people's expectations for the country's future.