Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva claimed his victory in the recent elections this Sunday and announced changes to bring greater dynamism and modernity to his next government.

In a statement broadcast on national radio and television, the president thanked God and the Brazilian people for the opportunity to govern the country for a fourth time, following his victory in the 25 October run-off, and highlighted the more than 64 million votes received.

Brazil experienced one of the most important elections in its history, with a record turnout of voters and the lowest abstention in recent years, he stated.

Lula highlighted the popular mobilisations prior to the vote and considered that they expressed the defence of citizens’ rights, causes and hopes.

He also highlighted the participation of older people, who, despite mobility difficulties, gave a life lesson, and maintained that there is no age limit when it comes to defending one’s rights.

The head of state affirmed that true patriotism mobilised the population in defence of sovereignty, nature, the country’s wealth and future.

In that sense, he maintained that Brazil demonstrated once again that it does not fit into anyone’s backyard.

He also denounced the attempts of large technology companies to interfere in the Brazilian electoral process through the mass dissemination of content with disinformation and fake news.

However, he assured that, thanks to popular participation, truth defeated lies.

The president affirmed that he will lead the Executive for all Brazilian women and men, and announced that before the end of the year he will push through the last achievement of the current government cycle and structure the changes necessary for the next stage.

He indicated that the aim is to have a more dynamic and modern administration, capable of fulfilling the commitments made to the population with security, transparency and responsibility.

The president defended popular mobilisation as a force for guiding the government and promised to broaden listening and dialogue with society, in connection with the population’s aspirations.

«Never evade commitments, never evade criticism, never evade the struggle and never abandon my country,» he expressed.

He also expressed his hope of continuing to build a more humanist, solidary and fraternal country, better and more prosperous for all people.