Brazil's 80-year-old president to run again: 'I'm in great shape'

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has announced he will run for a fourth term in the October elections. At his party's convention in São Paulo, the 80-year-old politician said he is 'in great shape' and exercises daily. His opponent will be right-wing politician Flávio Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has announced his intention to participate in the October elections and compete for a fourth, by his own account, final presidential term. He made the announcement at his party's convention in São Paulo. The 80-year-old politician emphasized that he is 'in great shape' and exercises daily. His main opponent will be right-wing politician Flávio Bolsonaro, son of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro. This announcement marks the beginning of the election campaign in Brazil, where Lula has already served as president for three terms. The elections will take place in October.