POLITICS● LOWAug 3 · Aug 3, 2026, 9:43 AM
For his seventh election campaign, Brazil's president focuses on sovereignty
France 24 [en]
In Brazil, President Lula has officially kicked off his re-election campaign, seeking a fourth term in October's vote. While recent polling puts him ahead of far-right candidate Flavio Bolsonaro, after decades on the political stage, he now faces a battle against voter fatigue. It's a campaign centred around Brazil’s sovereignty—a message that resonates with his supporters as the country contends with new tariffs imposed by the U.S. administration.
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