Argentine politicians react to Lula's re-election in Brazil

Former president Cristina Kirchner celebrated Lula da Silva's re-election as Brazil's president for a fourth time. She described the runoff result as an authentic electoral October 17 for the Brazilian people and addressed Lula as a fellow president.

Buenos Aires Governor Axel Kicillof called the outcome a historic night and a better future. He stated that no foreign interference or hate campaign can defeat a people defending its sovereignty and dignity.

Sergio Massa, who had backed Lula before the vote, shared a message on social media. He wrote that Lula, the worker who founded Brazil's middle class and industrialized the country while defending its sovereignty and resources, deserved this recognition.

Jorge Taiana posted a photograph with Lula and praised his historic comeback. He said Lula demonstrated through conviction, organization, and firm defense of sovereignty that one must fight until the end.

Victoria Tolosa Paz used a more combative tone, declaring that hope had won again in Brazil. She said Lula turned around a historic election in just four weeks and showed hate-mongers that peoples have the final word at the ballot box.

On the other side, President Javier Milei and his allies questioned the two-hour extension of voting hours. Milei shared a claim that Lula sought to steal the elections, while lawmaker Lilia Lemoine suggested the extension indicated fraud was not succeeding.

Presidential advisor Santiago Caputo criticized political analysts on X, saying they would change their arguments and that only he could see the future. He ended by telling people to stay calm because everything was proceeding according to plan.