Former Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Saturday launched his campaign for a new presidential term, vowing to rebuild Brazil after what he called the “irresponsible and criminal” administration of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro.
The campaign launch sealed a remarkable political comeback for Lula (2003-2010), four years after the 76-year-old leftist icon was jailed on controversial corruption charges.
“We’re ready to work not only to win the election on October 2, but to rebuild and transform Brazil, which will be even more difficult,” the charismatic, but tarnished steelworker-turned-politician told a rally in Sao Paulo, standing before a giant Brazilian flag.
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