The discussion about the upcoming presidential elections and his possible candidacy “will be done with seriousness and calm together with the parties that support him,” Lula declared during an interview with CNN journalist Christiane Amanpour and quoted by local media.

If at the right time they decide that there is no other candidate to take on a politician of the far right, obviously I will be ready to take on.

But, he said, “I hope it won’t be necessary. I hope we have other candidates and we can promote a great political renewal in Brazil and in the world.

He added he is committed to delivering the country with a balanced economy and less unemployment. “I’m going to stop thinking about 2026,” he said.

The Head of State stressed that choosing a young candidate for the electoral contest would not solve governance issues. Governance is not sport; it is not youth that is going to solve the governance problem. What is going to solve is competence, commitment, health and capacity of the ruler,” he said.

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