Ciro Gomes, presidential candidate with the Democratic Labor Party, greets supporters as he campaigns in downtown Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018. Da Silva was barred from running because of a corruption conviction and on Tuesday his Workers’ Party officially chose Haddad, who was to have been da Silva’s vice presidential running mate, to lead its ticket. Haddad spoke at a meeting with beneficiaries of education programs started during da Silva’s presidency, between 2003 and 2010. While da Silva has publicly endorsed Haddad as the Workers’ Party presidential candidate, many wonder whether supporters of da Silva — who had held a clear lead in all polls — will actually listen and back Haddad, who until now had relatively little appeal? Da Silva is serving a 12-year sentence for trading favors with construction company Grupo OAS for the promise of a beachfront apartment.

Source: Washington Post September 13, 2018 00:29 UTC