PM Modi Congratulates Lula on Brazil Re-election
· World · The Hindu, Hindustan Times
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on his fourth-term re-election as Brazil's president on October 26, 2026. Lula defeated Flávio Bolsonaro by nearly 4.4 million votes. The victory marks Lula's return to power after a period of Bolsonaro's presidency. Modi emphasized strengthening the India-Brazil Strategic Partnership and advancing shared priorities of the Global South.
Why it matters
The re-election solidifies Lula's leadership in Brazil, enabling continued cooperation on trade, climate, and Global South initiatives that directly benefit Indian interests through enhanced diplomatic and economic ties.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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