Candidate for President of Brazil

The current President of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro, officially announced his candidacy for re-election to the post of head of the republic during the congress of the Liberal Party in Rio de Janeiro.

Bolsonaro's rival will be Lula da Silva, who headed the republic from January 1, 2003 to December 31, 2010. He submitted his candidacy last week.

The first round of presidential elections will take place on October 2, 2022.