Brazil's Lula, 79, to seek fourth term as president
Summary
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who is currently 79 years old, announced he plans to run for a fourth term as Brazil's president in the 2026 elections. Despite previous health challenges and his age, Lula stated he feels energetic and ready for another campaign. In recent elections, he narrowly defeated Jair Bolsonaro, who is now serving a prison sentence.Key Facts
- Lula announced his intention to run for a fourth term as president of Brazil in the 2026 elections.
- He is 79 years old and said he feels as energetic as when he was younger.
- Lula has faced health challenges, including surgery for a brain bleed due to a fall.
- He won the last election against Jair Bolsonaro with 51% of the vote, in the closest race in Brazil's history.
- Bolsonaro is serving a 27-year prison sentence for attempting a military coup.
- President Trump imposed a 50% tariff on Brazilian imports, but he and Lula had a "friendly" phone call.
- Lula was previously imprisoned on corruption charges but was released in 2018 after the case was overturned.
- Brazil's constitution allows for two consecutive presidential terms; Lula previously served from 2003 to 2011.
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