Brazil's Lula, 80, says 'in great shape' as he launches reelection bid
Brazil's Workers' Party on Sunday formally endorsed President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva 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.
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Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, 80, said Sunday he was "in great shape" as he officially launched his candidacy for a fourth and final term in October elections.
That's why I walk for an hour," said the veteran leftist, adding he was far fitter than when he first became president in 2002.
What is very likely to be the last reelection bid of Lula was confirmed by his Workers' Party as the 80-year-old leader faces increasing pressure from foreign leaders ahead of October's elections.
Flávio Bolsonaro, has enjoyed open support from members of US President Donald Trump's administration, Argentina's President Javier Milei and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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