Archive · 19 Dec 2025
Brazil's Haddad Rules Out 2024 Election Run
Fernando Haddad, who is the Finance Minister of Brazil, said he won't run for any public office next year.
He wants to help President Lula with his campaign for the 2026 election instead.
President Lula said he respects Haddad's decision.
Haddad might leave his job as Finance Minister soon, maybe by February.
If he changes his mind and wants to run for office, he would have to leave his job by April because of the rules.
Some people thought Haddad might run for office next year, but he said he won't.
Brazilian Finance Minister Fernando Haddad announced he will not run for public office in 2024.
Haddad expressed his desire to collaborate with President Lula's 2026 presidential campaign.
President Lula respects Haddad's decision and praised his ability to choose his own path.
Haddad hinted he might step down as Finance Minister by February.
If Haddad decides to run for office, he must leave the finance ministry by April due to electoral laws.
- Who
- Fernando Haddad, Brazilian Finance Minister
- What
- Haddad's decision not to run for public office in 2024
- When
- Announced on December 18, 2023
- Where
- Brazil
- Why
- To focus on collaborating with President Lula's campaign for 2026
- Person
- Fernando Haddad
- Position
- Brazilian Finance Minister
- President
- Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva
- Potential Replacement Time
- February
- Electoral Law Deadline
- April