The President of Brazil, Lula da Silva, is launching his campaign for a fourth term / He declares himself to be "in excellent shape" at the age of 80.

Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, the leftist president of Brazil, announced on Sunday the launch of his campaign for a fourth term, stating that he feels "in excellent shape."

At the Workers' Party convention in Sao Paulo, Lula was greeted by about 3,000 supporters. In front of the crowd, he emphasized that his age is not a problem, mentioning his exercise routine and comparing himself to football stars, promising a "night" candidacy.

Lula will face Flavio Bolsonaro, the son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, in the elections in October. The campaign unfolds against the backdrop of Donald Trump's influence and trade tensions with the United States. Lula enjoys relatively high popularity, according to polls, but faces issues related to security and corruption, both within his ranks and that of his rival.