Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, 80, said on Sunday he was “in great shape” as he launched his candidacy for October elections, with pressure from US President Donald Trump’s administration looming over the campaign.Lula, a leftist titan of Latin American politics who is loved and despised in near-equal measure in Brazil, highlighted what he called his stamina and good health as he addressed a convention of his Worker’s Party (PT) in Sao Paulo attended by around 3,000 people.“I want to fight against old age. I don’t want to be shuffling along. That’s why I work out my legs. That’s why I work out my arms. That’s why I walk for an hour,” said the veteran leftist, adding he was far fitter than when he was first elected in 2002.
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Brazil’s President Lula, 80, says ‘in great shape’ as he launches bid for a fourth term
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, 80, officially launched his candidacy for the upcoming October elections on Sunday. Addressing a convention of his Worker's Party (PT) in Sao Paulo, attended by approximately 3,000 people, Lula emphasized his good health and stamina, stating he is "in great shape." He attributed this to his commitment to physical fitness, asserting he is fitter than when first elected in 2002.
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Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, 80, officially launched his candidacy for the upcoming October elections on Sunday. Addressing a convention of his Worker's Party (PT) in Sao Paulo, attended by approximately 3,000 people, Lula emphasized his good health and stamina, stating he is "in great shape." He attributed this to his commitment to physical fitness, asserting he is fitter than when first elected in 2002. The campaign launch occurs amidst pressure from the US President Donald Trump's administration. Lula, a prominent leftist figure in Latin American politics, is a polarizing figure in Brazil.
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Lula claimed he is fitter now than when he was first elected in 2002.
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President Lula stated he is 'in great shape' and highlighted his stamina and good health.
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Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, 80, launched his candidacy for October elections.
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The Worker's Party (PT) convention in Sao Paulo was attended by around 3,000 people.
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Pressure from the US President Donald Trump's administration is looming over the campaign.
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