Brazil: President Lula da Silva to run for a fourth presidential term

Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is seeking an unprecedented fourth term in office, officially nominated by his left-wing Workers' Party (PT) at a convention in São Paulo.

At 80 years old, Lula declared himself in "best form," citing his daily exercise routine and efforts to combat aging. He addressed thousands of supporters who waved red flags and banners proclaiming "Brazil does not give up." Under Lula's previous administrations, Brazil experienced solid economic growth and record employment, though current citizens also face high living costs.

Lula's primary opponent will be Flávio Bolsonaro, 45, the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, whom Lula narrowly defeated in the 2022 election. Flávio Bolsonaro is running under the banner of the right-wing Liberal Party (PL) and has garnered support from figures like Argentinian President Javier Milei and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The Bolsonaro family also maintains close ties with former U.S. President Donald Trump.

The presidential election is set for October 4, with a potential runoff on October 25 if no candidate secures an absolute majority. Current polling indicates Lula holds a slight lead, with 48 percent of voter support compared to Bolsonaro's 43 percent.

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