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.
For his seventh election campaign, Brazil's president focuses on sovereignty