"'Approval Rating No.1' Lula: Decision on Running for Brazil Presidential Election in Feb-Mar Next Year"

[Asia Economy Reporter Cho Hyun-ui] Former President Luis In?cio Lula da Silva, who is recording top-tier approval ratings ahead of Brazil's presidential election in October next year, plans to decide whether to run between February and March next year.

According to local media on the 21st (local time), former President Lula made this statement as he concluded his European visit in Spain the day before.

In next year's Brazilian presidential election, there is a high possibility of a three-way race among President Jair Bolsonaro, former President Lula, and former Justice Minister Sergio Moro, who gained fame for investigating power-related corruption.

Former President Lula is currently leading the polls with a relatively large margin over President Bolsonaro. Bolsonaro's consecutive missteps have solidified his domestic support base.

Starting with his meeting with Chancellor candidate Olaf Scholz in Berlin, Germany on the 13th, he has been visiting major European countries, marking the start of his diplomatic activities. At a media conference held at the European Parliament on the 15th, he attracted attention by stating regarding his presidential candidacy, "I am motivated. My health is good."

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