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Sánchez invokes Lula as leaders respond to US Democratic victories

The international roundup contrasts European hopes for change with Moscow's unchanged position on Ukraine and Brazil's absence of an official response.

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Spain's Pedro Sánchez congratulated the Democrats on their US election victory and drew a parallel with Lula's reelection in Brazil. But in Brasília, the response had yet to come: anchor Márcio Gomes said neither President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva nor the foreign ministry had issued a comment by the time of the broadcast.

Brazil's CNN Brasil brings those contrasting reactions together in a short report narrated by Malu Baccarin, following Democrats' victory in both chambers of Congress. The segment asks what the result could mean beyond American borders, particularly for international conflicts.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz offers a skeptical assessment: despite the historic outcome, he expects Donald Trump to continue ignoring Congress, the report says. Italy's Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini criticizes US military intervention abroad and expresses hope for peace. British politician Andy Burnham emphasizes an opportunity to address the global cost-of-living crisis.

The responses from Moscow and Tehran suggest little immediate easing of their positions. According to the report, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov indicates that the congressional result will not change Russia's stance on Ukraine. Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei speaks about American hostility and hegemony.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, meanwhile, welcomes Democratic gubernatorial victories in California and neighboring Texas, including Gina Hinojosa's win.

The broadcast closes back in Brazil. Alongside Gomes's observation about the absence of public comment, an on-screen caption says the Brazilian government sees an opportunity to reshape relations with the United States.