Brazil's Lula launches re-election bid

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Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has launched his campaign for October's presidential election, presenting himself as an experienced leader capable of steering the country through global uncertainty. The 80-year-old president formally launched his candidacy at the Workers' Party (PT) convention in Sao Paulo. Lula urged greater investment in defence and stressed the need to protect Brazil's sovereignty amid trade and