# Uruguay Backs Lula Win as Trump Questions It

> Uruguay's president congratulates Lula after Brazil election, while Trump questions result.
- Title: Uruguay Backs Lula Win as Trump Questions It · The Rio Times
- Summary: Uruguay's president congratulates Lula after Brazil election, while Trump questions result. Uruguay's president Yamandu Orsi congratulated Lula on winning…
- Keywords: uruguay, lula, trump, brazil, flavio bolsonaro, election, runoff, democracy, news, world, politics, Backs
- Source: The Rio Times — https://riotimesonline.com/uruguay-backs-lula-win-trump-doubts-orsi-2026
- Author: Juan Martinez
- Published: 2026-10-26T08:20:39+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: uruguay, lula, trump, brazil, flavio bolsonaro, election, runoff, democracy, news, world, politics
## Uruguayan President Congratulates Lula
Uruguayan President Yamandu Orsi spoke with Lula on Sunday, 25 October, and congratulated him on winning Brazil's runoff election.

> a friend
## Trump Questions Brazil Election Result
Donald Trump said Brazil had just applied the Joe Biden playbook the same evening, offering no evidence.

> just applied the Joe Biden playbook
## Brazil Election Results
Flavio Bolsonaro received 51.0% of votes, Lula 49.0% in Brazil's runoff election.

> 51.0 %, 49.0 %
## Uruguay's Trade with Brazil
Uruguay sold US$200 million of goods to Brazil in September, 14% of its total exports.

> US$200 million
## Brazil as Uruguay's Second Largest Buyer
Brazil was Uruguay's second-largest export buyer in September, behind China at US$410 million.

> second-largest export buyer
## Uruguay's Political Stance
Uruguay's president said it must have the best relationship with Brazil regardless of election outcome.

> best relationship with Brazil
## Opposition Voices Split
Opposition Senator Sebastián Da Silva called the election confusion total, while others supported democracy.

> the confusion is total
## Bolsonaro Refuses to Concede
Flavio Bolsonaro said it was impossible to recognize the result and would seek annulment.

> it is impossible to recognize the result
## What Comes Next
Lula's inauguration is planned for Tuesday, 5 January 2027, and Uruguay will work with whoever governs Brazil.

> 5 January 2027
## Key takeaway

Uruguay's president Yamandu Orsi congratulated Lula on winning Brazil's runoff election, but Donald Trump questioned the result the same evening.