President Claudia Sheinbaum and her Brazilian counterpart, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, agreed to meet soon following a phone call on Monday, October 26, 2026, in which the Mexican leader congratulated the Brazilian on his reelection in Sunday's runoff, which he won with 51.79% of the vote against 48.21% for Flávio Bolsonaro.

In her social media message on Monday, the president wrote: "We spoke with President Lula today. Much joy for his triumph. We agreed to meet soon," according to Aristegui Noticias. In her earlier morning press conference, Sheinbaum described the result as a "breath of fresh air" for Latin America and the Caribbean, and Lula responded from his account that they will continue together to defend their sovereignties.

The outreach matters for Mexico because Brazil is the largest economy in Latin America. EFE reported that during the conversation Sheinbaum proposed reviving cooperation between Pemex and Petrobras and maintaining coordination on trade and energy. The two sides had already left open a Sheinbaum visit to Brazil since March 2026. For the Mexican community in North America, the dialogue with Brasilia also strengthens Mexico's regional position in the trade negotiations with the United States and Canada.

The specific points left on the table during the call are:

  • Cooperation between Pemex and Petrobras on joint projects.
  • Coordination on trade and energy.
  • Mutual support in defending their sovereignties.

There is still no date or venue for the meeting. In her Monday press conference, Sheinbaum said both governments are weighing the best time for the visit, according to EFE's coverage. Lula begins his new term on January 1, 2027. The announcement also comes after Bolsonaro's party recognized the Brazilian's victory, which leaves a clearer electoral picture for the region.

The next data point to watch is the agenda both teams set for Sheinbaum's trip to Brasilia. If the meeting goes ahead, a joint statement on trade and energy would give the first signal of the tone of the bilateral relationship in this new phase.

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