# Brazil’s Lula, 80, says he is ‘in great shape’ as he launches reelection bid

https://mins.news/en/item/12077

- France 24, 2026-08-02 17:26 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/americas/20260802-brazil-s-lula-80-says-in-great-shape-as-he-launches-reelection-bid

> Brazil’s Workers’ Party formally endorsed President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Sunday for another run at the presidency. At 80, Lula said he was “in great shape” as he began what is expected to be his final reelection campaign. The October vote is taking shape amid growing concerns about foreign influence. The contest is also described as unusually internationalized.

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