O President Lula (PT) participated this Sunday (28) in a marathon in celebration of the 95th anniversary of the MEC (Ministry of Education), in the Esplanade of Ministries, in Brasilia. The event, which switched on and running moments, gained prominence for its political dimension beyond the sports character. The analysis is by Teo Cury in Now CNN.
A 79 -year -old politician’s participation is interpreted as a strategic demonstration of physical vitalityat a time when discussions on health and age of political leaders gain relevance in the national and international scenario.
During the event, the President Lula (PT) He made indirect references to the, contrasting the walk with educators to the motorcycle meetings promoted by its predecessor in various capitals of the country.
O moment was also marked by statements about Brazilian sovereigntytheme that gains relevance amid commercial tensions with the, after the application of sanctions by Brazilian authorities and their families.
A participation in the occurs in a context of growing speculation on future electoral disputes. The demonstration of physical vigor in public activities has been historically used as a way of answering questions about health conditions of political leaders, as recently observed in American politics.
