# Brazil’s Lula Announces Fourth-Term Presidential Run, Vows Sovereignty

Brazil’s former president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has officially launched his bid for a fourth term, centering his campaign on national sovereignty. The announcement sets up a major political showdown as Lula seeks to return to office amid ongoing debates over Brazil’s role in global affairs.

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## Sources

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- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/2/brazils-lula-launches-fourth-term-bid-focuses-on-national-sovereignty?traffic_source=rss) — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 23:37:16 +0000