Brazil's Lula, 80, says 'in great shape' as he launches reelection bid

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, 80, said Sunday he was "in great shape" as he officially launched his candidacy for a fourth and final term in October elections. "I want to fight against old age. I don't want to be shuffling along. That's why I work out my legs. That's why I work out my arms. That's why I walk for an hour," said the veteran leftist, adding he was far fitter than when he first became president in 2002. What is very likely to be the last reelection bid of Lula was confirmed by his Workers' Party as the 80-year-old leader faces increasing pressure from foreign leaders ahead of October's elections. It will be his seventh race for the top job. Lula's rival, Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro, has enjoyed open support from members of US President Donald Trump's administration, Argentina's President Javier Milei and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. To display this content from YouTube, you must enable advertisement tracking and audience measurement. One of your browser extensions seems to be blocking the video player from loading. To watch this content, you may need to disable it on this site. Cover image: © France 24 01:51 Brazil's president said in his party...