Lula's Comeback: A Test of Brazil's Democracy Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has announced his bid for a fourth term in office, sparking both domestic and international controversy.
The 80 year old leader, who has been a polarizing figure in Brazilian politics for decades, is touting his good health and stamina as reasons to trust him with another four years at the helm.
Lula's determination to cling to power is evident in his address to the Worker's Party convention in São Paulo, where he emphasized his physical fitness as a testament to his ability to lead Brazil.