Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced on Thursday that he will seek a second consecutive term next year, according to the Associated Press.

“I am turning 80, but you can be sure I have the same energy as when I was 30. And I am going to run for a fourth term in Brazil,” Lula told reporters during his official visit to Indonesia.

Lula is traveling across Asia. After his visit to Indonesia, where he met with President Prabowo Subianto, he will go to Malaysia to participate in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit.

Brazilian media reported that he is expected to meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Malaysia on Sunday, following a reconciliatory phone call earlier this month. The leaders are expected to discuss the 50% trade tariff imposed by Trump on Brazil.

Brazil’s constitution allows presidents to serve only two consecutive terms. Lula returned to office in 2023 after a 13-year absence and retains the right to run again.

Before defeating Jair Bolsonaro in 2022 and running for a third non-consecutive term, Lula had said it would be his last campaign due to his age and the belief that the country needed political renewal. However, early in his current term, he began hinting that he might run again.

In February 2023, he stated that a 2026 reelection bid would depend on the country’s political situation and his health. Lula, a dominant figure among Brazil’s left, is the longest-serving president since the country returned to democracy 40 years ago.

Some Brazilian politicians have expressed concern about Lula’s age and recent health issues. Late last year, he underwent emergency surgery for a brain hemorrhage after a fall in his bathroom. Nonetheless, Lula insists he remains healthy and energetic, often sharing workout videos on social media. He currently leads all polls for the 2026 election, though roughly half of voters say they do not approve of him.