MEXICO CITY, July 2 (Xinhua) -- Leaders from across Latin American countries have sent their congratulations to Mexico's Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador after his triumph in Sunday's presidential elections.
"I have just spoken with Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador ... We hope to work in unity and efficiency in the Pacific Alliance for the integral development of Chileans and Mexicans," said Chilean President Sebastian Pinera via Twitter.
Bolivian leader, Juan Evo Morales, also sent good wishes to Lopez Obrador, hailing the historic landslide victory.
"We greet and congratulate the electoral victory of Lopez Obrador in Mexico. It is a victory for the left, and for a people looking for a transformation in the model of government," said the president at a press conference.
President of Ecuador Lenin Moreno tweeted through his official Twitter account, saying: "Congratulations to Andres Manual @LopezObrador_ new president of Mexico ... We'll continue strengthening ties and uniting hopes."
More messages came from Brazil's Michel Temer, who emphasized the long-standing friendship between the two nations.
"My congratulations to @lopezobrador_you for your victory in Mexico's presidential elections. The friendship between Brazil and Mexico is strong and old. I reaffirm our full willingness to work for a still closer relationship between our countries," Temer published via Twitter.
President of Uruguay, Tabare Vazquez, praised Mexico's civic process and spoke of both countries' willingness "to continue working together to deepen the profound relations of friendship and cooperation."
Lopez Obrador, candidate of the left-of-center National Regeneration Movement, defeated three rivals, including the ruling party, garnering between 53 and 53.8 percent of the vote, according to preliminary results.
Around 89 million Mexicans were eligible to participate in the Sunday general elections that are considered historic, given the number of the posts to be voted on at the federal and local levels.
Lopez Obrador pledged Sunday to focus on fighting corruption that breeds poverty and inequality.
He said his government will invest in infrastructure projects as a means to spur job creation, and there will be no need to raise taxes.
He also called for national reconciliation and for putting differences aside because "the country comes first."
