Archive · 12 Dec 2025
Brazil's Haddad May Exit to Join Lula's 2026 Campaign
Fernando Haddad, who is the Finance Minister of Brazil, said he might leave his job to help Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, also known as Lula, with his campaign for president in 2026.
Haddad told a newspaper that he wants to work on Lula's campaign and think about the government's plans.
Lula, who is 80 years old, has said he wants to run for president again.
There are some people who might run against him, like Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, the son of a former president.
Haddad also said that the government has been slow to make some important appointments because of the political situation.
The central bank in Brazil has kept interest rates high, and people are waiting to see when they might go down.
Brazilian Finance Minister Fernando Haddad may leave his role to join Lula's 2026 presidential campaign.
Haddad stated he wants to contribute to Lula's campaign and government program.
Lula, 80, has confirmed his intention to seek a fourth non-consecutive term.
Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, has announced his candidacy, causing market reactions.
Key nominations have been delayed due to the political climate, including appointments to the central bank and securities regulator.
- Who
- Fernando Haddad, Brazilian Finance Minister
- What
- Potential exit to join Lula's 2026 presidential campaign
- When
- Discussions ongoing, no definitive timeline
- Where
- Brazil
- Why
- Haddad wants to contribute to Lula's campaign and government program
- Person
- Fernando Haddad
- Position
- Brazilian Finance Minister
- Potential Role
- Work on Lula's 2026 presidential campaign
- Current President
- Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva
- Potential Challenger
- Senator Flavio Bolsonaro
- Current Interest Rate
- 15%
- Central Bank Directors
- 7 of 9 seats filled