Brazil’s President Lula announces he will seek a fourth term in 2026

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has announced he will run for re-election next year, seeking a fourth nonconsecutive term. The announcement was made during a state visit to Indonesia on October 23, 2025, where Lula stated that despite turning 80, he remains energetic and intends to seek another term. Brazil's constitution allows presidents to serve only two consecutive terms, but Lula is eligible for re-election due to his previous non-consecutive terms. Lula will face a 50-percent trade tariff imposed by US President Donald Trump in August, which has boosted his popularity. The 2026 election polls show Lula leading, although roughly half of voters disapprove of him. Lula's main rival, former President Jair Bolsonaro, is barred from running and serving a 27-year prison sentence for attempting a coup.

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