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Brazil’s Lula launches reelection bid as concerns rise over foreign interference

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Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has confirmed his candidacy for what is likely his last reelection bid. The 80-year-old leader faces pressure from foreign leaders ahead of October's elections. Lula's rival, Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro, has support from figures like U.S.

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  1. WHEC Rochester

    Brazil’s Lula launches reelection bid as concerns rise over foreign interference (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has confirmed his candidacy for what is likely his last reelection bid. The 80-year-old leader faces pressure from foreign leaders ahead of October's elections. Lula's rival, Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro, has support from figures like U.S.

  2. France 24

    Brazil's Lula says he is 'in great shape' as he launches fourth term bid (opens France 24)

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    Brazil's Workers' Party on Sunday formally endorsed President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, setting up his candidacy for the October elections as the 80-year-old faces increasing pressure from foreign leaders.

  3. Al Jazeera

    Brazil’s Lula launches fourth-term bid, focuses on national sovereignty (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Lula seeks to use Bolsonaro family ties with Trump to cast election as fight against submission to foreign interests.

  4. Al Jazeera

    Brazil’s Lula launches reelection bid amid foreign interference concerns (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has officially launched his reelection campaign.

  5. France 24

    For his seventh election campaign, Brazil's president focuses on sovereignty (opens France 24)

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    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.

  6. France 24

    'It's going to be a very close election': Brazil's Lula launches fourth term bid (opens France 24)

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    Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has launched his re-election bid in Brazil. The eighty-year-old veteran told crowds in São Paulo on August 2nd he's in "great shape" as he pursues a fourth and final term in office.

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