The new president won with 50.9% of the vote, compared to 49.1% for his opponent, outgoing president Jair Bolsonaro.
In his maiden speech after winning the second round of Brazil’s presidential elections, Lula da Silva emphasized that “there is no two Brazil” and promised that he will rule for all Brazilians and not just those who believe in him. voted.
The Workers’ Party (PT) representative won with 50.9% of the vote with 99% of the votes counted, compared to 49.1% of his opponent outgoing President Jair Bolsonaro.
Despite the narrow victory, Lula da Silva stressed that the majority of the Brazilian people have opted for greater respect, equality, freedom and brotherhood.
In addition, it has focused on the hunger problem facing the country. “Our most urgent commitment is to end hunger again. We cannot accept as normal that millions of men, women and children in this country are left with nothing to eat, or that they are taking in fewer calories and protein than they need,” he said. he said.
On the economic front, he has referred to the financial market, stating that the country needs to restore its “credibility, predictability and stability” so that domestic and foreign investors can regain their confidence in it. He also pointed out that Brazil cannot limit itself to exporting raw materials and has committed itself to reindustrialising the country and investing in the green economy.
Likewise, it has pledged to fight against deforestation in the Amazon, as it deems it possible to generate wealth without destroying the environment. In addition, he has stated that his government will work for indigenous peoples.
Finally, he pledged to make progress in the fight against violence against women and pledged to confront racism, prejudice and discrimination, “so that whites, blacks and indigenous peoples have the same rights and the same opportunities.”
Brazil’s president-elect will take office on January 1, 2023.
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Source: EITB
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