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Former rival backs Lula in Brazil's presidential race
Brazil's former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who is running for reelection, greets congressional candidate Marina Silva as they hold a campaign event in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Monday, Sept. 12, 2022.
A FORMER environment minister and presidential candidate who had broken with Brazil's ex-leader Luiz Inacio “Lula” da Silva endorsed him for president on Monday.
Marina Silva, who built an international reputation as an environmental crusader, made three unsuccessful runs for the presidency — twice getting roughly 20 per cent of the first-round vote — after resigning from Lula’s cabinet in 2008 after disputes with more development-minded officials.
The leftist Lula leads in all polls against far-right President Jair Bolsonaro ahead of the October 2 election.
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