Lula da Silva began preventive radiotherapy amid his presidential campaign.

While the ruling party tries to convey normality and assures that Lula will continue with his political agenda without restrictions, opposition leaders have begun to question whether the president is truly capable of facing another intense presidential campaign and potentially governing for another four years.

The medical treatment also coincides with a moment of strong economic and political pressure for the Brazilian government. Inflation, increased public spending, and falling business confidence have affected the president's image, while the opposition seeks to establish the idea of an exhausted political cycle within lulism.

Despite the adverse outlook, Lula insists on competing again and maintains an intense public agenda to try to reverse the negative trend in the polls. However, the progression of his health issues and the political wear of his administration have already begun to become one of the main topics of debate in the Brazilian presidential campaign.

In recent years, Lula has faced various medical issues that have affected his public image. In 2024, he underwent surgery for a brain hemorrhage after a domestic fall and had previously overcome a laryngeal cancer diagnosed in 2011. Now, the emergence of a new oncological condition reignites the debate about his health status amid the electoral contest.