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Lula launches fourth-term campaign at São Bernardo stadium

9/10/2026

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President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva launched his fourth-term campaign at May 1 Stadium in São Bernardo do Campo.
In 1979, Lula addressed 60,000 striking metalworkers from a borrowed bar table at the same stadium.
At 80, Lula’s bid is likely his final presidential run.
If elected, he would become Brazil’s oldest president, surpassing his own record.
Brazilian voters will vote on October 4, 2026, with a runoff if no candidate wins outright.

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President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva launched his fourth-term campaign at May 1 Stadium in São Bernardo do Campo.
In 1979, Lula addressed 60,000 striking metalworkers from a borrowed bar table at the same stadium.
At 80, Lula’s bid is likely his final presidential run.
If elected, he would become Brazil’s oldest president, surpassing his own record.
Brazilian voters will vote on October 4, 2026, with a runoff if no candidate wins outright.