Lula congratulates Colombia after election with right victory

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Lula's message to the ultra-rightist who won the election in Colombia. The friendship between Brazil and Colombia, which transcends ideologies, is fundamental for overcoming common challenges such as the preservation of the Amazon, facing poverty and combating organized crime. With 12.7 million votes in the second round, Cepeda achieved the largest left-wing vote in the history of Colombia.

Furthermore, Prior to the election of Abelardo de la Espriella, Colombia was governed by Gustavo Petro, the first left-wing president of the country's history, elected in 2022 with an agenda focused on social reforms, reduction of inequality and greater state action. The difference between the two exceeds 250,000 votes, but in the dispute, it represents less than one percentage point. The election, held on Sunday (21), marked the entry of the neighbor pas in the wave of ultra-right ap s its first left government.

In addition, Lula congratulates Espriella ultra-rightist for vitria and says he relates to Col mbia 'transcends ideologies'.

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Lula's message to the ultra-rightist who won the election in Colombia.
according to CartaCapital
The friendship between Brazil and Colombia, which transcends ideologies, is fundamental for overcoming common challenges such as the preservation of the Amazon, facing poverty and combating organized crime.
according to G1 — Política +3
With 12.7 million votes in the second round, Cepeda achieved the largest left-wing vote in the history of Colombia.
according to O Globo — Mundo
Prior to the election of Abelardo de la Espriella, Colombia was governed by Gustavo Petro, the first left-wing president of the country's history, elected in 2022 with an agenda focused on social reforms, reduction of inequality and greater state action.
according to G1 — Política
The difference between the two exceeds 250,000 votes, but in the dispute, it represents less than one percentage point.
according to O Globo — Mundo
The election, held on Sunday (21), marked the entry of the neighbor pas in the wave of ultra-right ap s its first left government.
according to Folha de S.Paulo — Em Cima da Hora +1
Lula congratulates Espriella ultra-rightist for vitria and says he relates to Col mbia 'transcends ideologies'.
according to Folha de S.Paulo — Em Cima da Hora +1