Eighty-year-old Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced his candidacy for a fourth and final term during a Workers' Party convention in São Paulo.
Key points
- President Lula stated he wants to "fight against old age" through daily physical exercise.
- He will face Flavio Bolsonaro, the son of former far-right president Jair Bolsonaro, in the October election.
Why it matters
This announcement sets the stage for a high-stakes presidential election in Latin America's largest economy, pitting the incumbent against the political lineage of former leader Jair Bolsonaro.
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