‘Viscerally dedicated to social issues’: behind Lula’s drive to win final term in Brazil’s crunch election
Longtime associate of Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula describes his relentless focus on social justice as the core of his campaign for a second full term. The friend warns that a return of former President Jair Bolsonaro could jeopardize the country’s progress, highlighting Lula’s determination to secure victory in the tightly contested election in 2026.