Brazil’s Lula launches historic fourth term bid – but son of jailed Bolsonaro stands in his way
Summary
Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has started his campaign to win a historic fourth term. He will face Flávio Bolsonaro, son of jailed former President Jair Bolsonaro, in the October election. Lula promises to improve education, healthcare, and security while criticizing Bolsonaro’s past government.Key Facts
- Lula launched his fourth-term campaign in São Bernardo do Campo, where his political career began.
- He criticized Jair Bolsonaro’s handling of Covid-19 and rising gun ownership during Bolsonaro’s 2018-2022 presidency.
- Lula aims to improve education and healthcare and develop Brazil’s rare earth mineral resources.
- Lula also wants to fight wealthy organized criminals living in luxury, rather than just low-income areas.
- Lula first became president in 2002 after leading strikes that ended Brazil’s military dictatorship.
- Bolsonaro was jailed in 2025 for 27 years due to a failed attempt to overturn the election results.
- Flávio Bolsonaro announced his presidential bid with a campaign event at Rio’s Copacabana beach.
- Recent polls show Lula slightly ahead of Flávio Bolsonaro, with a potential run-off election in October.
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