Left leaders hail Lula’s fourth win in Brazil, say it offers hope to workers’ movements
Left-wing leaders in India have celebrated Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's re-election as President of Brazil. They view his victory as a significant boost for workers' movements and a challenge to U.S. influence in Latin America.
Why it matters
The reaction highlights the ideological alignment between Indian leftist parties and global progressive movements, reflecting broader geopolitical shifts.
Left leaders hail Lula’s fourth win in Brazil, say it offers hope to workers’ movements left Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, the Workers' Party (PT) candidate for presidential re-election, celebrates after winning the presidential runoff election in Brazil Reuters Reuters https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/4mkx8y/article71626530.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/2026-10-26T082312Z_629951384_RC2PAOAY0OSR_RTRMADP_3_BRAZIL-ELECTION.JPG BRIAN SNYDER Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, the Workers' Party (PT) candidate for presidential re-election, celebrates with his wife, Rosangela "Janja" da Silva, and Vice President Geraldo Alckmin after winning the presidential runoff election, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, October 25, 2026. REUTERS/Brian Snyder TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY “The youth who took to the streets to defend democracy will reinvigorate our own youth who are fighting the same battle here," says CPI(M) General Secretary M.A.
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