Brazilian President Lula announces candidacy for reelection.

date
04/08/2026
On the 2nd local time, during the Brazilian Labor Party National Congress held in So Paulo, Brazilian President Lula was officially confirmed as the party's presidential candidate and will again run for election to compete for his fourth presidential term. The meeting formally approved Lula's partnership with incumbent Vice President Alckmin for the campaign, and it was stated that registration work has been completed with the Superior Electoral Court. According to the Brazilian G1 website, Lula stated in his speech that although he is already 80 years old, his health remains good, and he is fully qualified to run for reelection. He also mentioned that if he wins this time, he will not seek a fifth term.