Brazil's Lula announces Alckmin as running mate for 2026 election
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has announced Vice President Geraldo Alckmin as his running mate for the 2026 election. The decision comes as part of a broader cabinet reshuffle ahead of the election, with over a dozen changes made to key posts.
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has chosen Vice President Geraldo Alckmin as his running mate for the 2026 election. Alckmin will step down as minister of development, industry, trade and services. The announcement followed speculation over whether Alckmin would run for office in his home state of Sao Paulo. Lula and Alckmin previously won the 2022 election together. Recent opinion polls show Lula tied with Senator Flavio Bolsonaro in a simulated run-off. The cabinet reshuffle includes changes to key posts such as agriculture and environment.
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