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Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva launches presidential campaign for fourth term while Flávio Bolsonaro kicks off his own bid

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has officially launched his campaign for a historic fourth term, vowing to prevent the far-right from returning to power. Speaking at the Vila Euclides stadium, the 80-year-old politician highlighted his previous successes in fighting hunger and expanding social welfare, while promising to improve education, healthcare, and security by targeting organized crime bosses. Simultaneously, Senator Flávio Bolsonaro began his campaign on Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana Beach. The 45-year-old senator, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, aims to establish his own identity while fighting crime and removing left-wing ideology from schools. The election is expected to be a tight contest, with polls suggesting a slender advantage for Lula. The administration has shown interest in the region, with the US government designating Brazilian drug factions as terrorist organizations. While Lula's supporters expressed concern over potential US military intervention, Flávio Bolsonaro praised the administration's move, positioning himself as the capable diplomat for Brazil's international trade deals.

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