{
  "id": 27780,
  "title": "Alckmin to run as Lula’s running mate again in upcoming elections",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/07/30/alckmin-to-run-as-lulas-running-mate-again-in-upcoming-elections",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-07-30T13:54:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Agencia Brasil",
    "slug": "agencia-brasil",
    "url": "https://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/en/politica/noticia/2026-07/alckmin-run-lulas-running-mate-again-upcoming-elections"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Brazil's Socialist Party (PSB) has officially backed Lula da Silva's decision to seek re-election and named Geraldo Alckmin as the vice-presidential candidate once again. Alckmin, a physician and university professor, first aligned himself with the PSB in March 2022 and subsequently joined Lula's presidential ticket for the 2022 elections. The electoral court has approved measures limiting the use of artificial intelligence in the 2026 elections. Brazil's electorate numbers 158.7 million individuals eligible to vote in the upcoming October election. The PSB-PT coalition was formally presented on Wednesday evening in Brasília. Lula's presidential candidacy will be officially affirmed on Sunday (Aug. 2) during the Workers' Party (PT) national convention. Alckmin, born Geraldo José Rodrigues Alckmin Filho, is well-versed in anesthesiology, having practiced medicine and taught at various institutions. He has also held public office, serving as the mayor of Pindamonhangaba, a state representative, a federal representative, and the governor of São Paulo from 2003 to 2006. Prior to his stint as governor, Alckmin served as deputy to former Governor Mário Covas from 1995 to 2001. In 2006 and 2018, Alckmin ran for the presidency of Brazil.",
  "summary": "The Brazilian Socialist Party (PSB) has officially endorsed Lula da Silva’s reelection bid and vice-President Geraldo Alckmin’s candidacy for reelection as Lula’s running mate. Alckmin joined the PSB in March 2022 and shortly thereafter joined Lula’s ticket for that year’s elections. Notícias relacionadas: Electoral Court approves restrictions on AI use in 2026 elections. Brazil has 158.7 million…",
  "key_points": [
    "Lula da Silva seeks re-election in upcoming Brazilian elections.",
    "Geraldo Alckmin named vice-presidential candidate for second time.",
    "Electoral court approves AI use restrictions for 2026 elections."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": "https://urgent.news/ill/27780.png",
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}