Current Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff won Sunday in the second round of elections to his rival right Brazilian Social Democracy Party (PSDB), Aécio Neeves, and continue to lead the country for the next four years to continue economic and social work of the Workers Party (PT).
With 99.98% of the votes counted, the Brazilian Supreme Electoral Tribunal reported that Rousseff won 51.64% of the vote, while Neves took 48.36%.
So ends one of the closest in decades campaigning. With 99.98% of the votes counted, the Brazilian Supreme Electoral Tribunal reported that Rousseff won 51.64% of the vote, while Neves took 48.36%.
Rousseff acknowledged in his victory speech to all who supported during the campaign, especially former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (2002-2010), whom he described as "militant is one of the causes of the people of Brazil."
The president said he understood the election as a vote of the people hoping to improve governance. "I want to be better than I have been until now president," he added.
He said that change was the word that made the intense campaign. "My deepest provision is leading in the most peaceful and democratic manner this transformative moment."
He summoned all Brazilians to the unit to improve the country. He also was convinced that the disputed elections left no divided the country and said that this spirit should be used to conduct discussions for the necessary changes in the country.
He confirmed that in his new term will carry out the necessary steps for political reform in Brazil and will not leave aside either combating corruption, improving social indicators and strengthening the economy.
"I am willing to open a large space for dialogue with all actors of society to find faster solutions to our problems," he added.
"The support I received in this campaign gives me the energy to move forward with greater dedication. Today I was much stronger, calmer and more mature to face this task they have delegated to me, "he said.
Meanwhile, the PSDB candidate conceded defeat and said that Rousseff called to congratulate him on his victory and wish him "success in conducting its government."
"I have fought the good fight, I fulfilled my mission and kept the faith," he said in a brief meeting with fellow journalists and Belo Horizonte.
The victory of the current president ratifies the search for a more inclusive country with emphasis on social projects, which began in 2002 with the victory of Lula da Silva.
Heads of state and government of the whole world congratulated the re-elected president.
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