Brazil's Lula, 80, launches bid for a fourth presidential term
Brazil's Workers' Party formally endorsed President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Sunday for what is expected to be his final reelection bid, setting up an October election increasingly shaped by concerns over foreign influence and an unusually internationalized campaign.
Brazil's Workers' Party formally nominated President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva for a fourth presidential term on Sunday at its national convention at the Expo Center Norte in São Paulo. The 80-year-old leader said he was "in great shape" and signaled he intends to campaign hard through October.
Addressing the convention, Lula pledged to boost defense spending so that "no one dares invade Brazil," a line that underscored how the campaign is increasingly framed around sovereignty and international security. Party officials acknowledged the race would unfold under the shadow of allegations of foreign interference.
Analysts said the election would help define Lula's political legacy while also serving as a referendum on Brazil's regional and global positioning. Opposition parties have yet to confirm their candidates, though the race is expected to intensify in the coming weeks.
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