Flávio Bolsonaro announces his running mate for Brazil's October election in a bid against Lula

Brazilian presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro announced his running mate on Wednesday in Rio de Janeiro. The selection, a lawmaker from his own political party, will join him on the ticket for the upcoming October election. The announcement follows a period in which centrist parties largely declined to endorse his candidacy.

This development marks a significant step in Bolsonaro’s campaign as he prepares to challenge his opponent, Lula, in the national race. By choosing a running mate from within his party, the campaign has solidified its internal ticket following the lack of support from broader centrist coalitions.