Lula runs cautious campaign ahead of Brazil election

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is running one of Brazil's most cautious presidential campaigns in years as the October 2026 election approaches. Sources say Lula is taking a measured approach despite facing political challenges.

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Lula adopts cautious Brazil election campaign, sources say

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BRASILIA, Sep 3 - Weeks before Brazil's October election, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is running one of the country's most cautious presidential campaigns in years as he tries to protect a razor-thin lead in the polls against right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, advisers close to his campaign told Reuters.