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Workers’ Party officially nominates Lula as presidential candidate

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The Workers’ Party (PT) formally nominated Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva as its presidential candidate at a convention held on Sunday (Aug. 2) in São Paulo. Geraldo Alckmin of the Brazilian Socialist Party (PSB) was confirmed as Lula’s running mate, reuniting the ticket that won the 2022 presidential election. If elected, Lula will begin his fourth term as president. Notícias relacionadas: Alckmin to run as Lula’s running mate again in upcoming elections. Electoral Court approves restrictions on AI use in 2026 elections. Alongside the PSB, the PT’s coalition for the 2026 presidential election includes the Communist Party of Brazil (PCdoB), the Green Party (PV), the Democratic Labor Party (PDT), the Socialism and Freedom Party (PSOL), and the Sustainability Network (Rede). In his opening speech at the PT National Convention, party president Edinho Silva emphasized that the upcoming Brazilian election will have a significant impact on Latin America and the world. He added that the vote will

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