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 determine the country’s sovereignty in the face of possible “interventionism.”

Former Finance Minister Fernando Haddad, Vice President Geraldo Alckmin, and First Lady Janja Silva also addressed the convention.

President Lula closed the event with a speech lasting more than an hour. “What motivates a government to win elections is whether its legacy is worthy of trust and respect. Those who have delivered can promise more. Those who haven’t have nothing to promise. That is the logic of our campaign,” he said.

If elected, Lula will become the oldest person to serve as Brazil’s president at the age of 81.