Pastor René Terra Nova: Despite Lula's victory, Israel has friends in Brazil

Evangelical pastor René Terra Nova writes about the results of the Brazilian elections, in which Lula won, and emphasizes that despite the disappointment, love for Zion does not depend on the identity of the president. He cites a 2025 poll according to which 46% of Brazilians recognize Israel's right to defend itself, and calls for continued prayer and support for Israel.

The article, by Pastor René Terra Nova, discusses the results of the Brazilian presidential election and their significance for Israel-Brazil relations. The second round pitted Flavio Bolsonaro of the right against Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of the left, and Lula won. The author expresses disappointment at the outcome but calls for faith and steadfast adherence to Zionist principles. He cites a 2025 poll by the IDEIA Institute commissioned by the Brazil-Israel Institute, according to which 46% of Brazilians recognize Israel's right to defend itself. The author emphasizes that love for Zion does not depend on the identity of the president, and describes his activity as an evangelical pastor promoting support for Israel among Christians in Brazil. The article concludes with a call to support the free press of Zman Israel.