Lula Says He's Up For Reelection If Healthy, Will Beat Far-Right

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva insisted that he will run for reelection next year provided he remains healthy, pledging to block the far-right from regaining power in Latin America's largest nation.
If successful in the 2026 vote, the leftist Lula would secure an unprecedented fourth term as president.

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