RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug. 2 (Xinhua) -- Brazil's ruling Workers' Party (PT) on Sunday officially nominated incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva as its candidate for the upcoming presidential election as he seeks a fourth term in office.
At the party's national convention in Sao Paulo, delegates formally approved the ticket pairing Lula with incumbent Vice President Geraldo Alckmin of the Brazilian Socialist Party.
PT President Edinho Silva announced that the party had completed its candidate registration with the Superior Electoral Court.
Addressing the convention, the 80-year-old Brazilian president said his administration's achievements will serve as a strong foundation for the campaign.
"We can proudly demonstrate to people everywhere what the federal government has accomplished," Lula said.
Under Brazil's electoral rules, political parties must confirm their candidates by Aug. 5 and complete official registration by Aug. 15. The official election campaign is scheduled to kick off on Aug. 16.
Lula previously served two consecutive terms as president after winning the 2002 and 2006 elections. He returned to office after winning the 2022 election and began his third term in January 2023. ■
