Former Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaks at Forca Sindical Congress in Sao Paulo, Brazil December 8, 2021. REUTERS/Carla Carniel
BRASILIA (Reuters) - Years after going head-to-head for Brazil's top job, leftist former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is seriously considering ex-rival Geraldo Alckmin as a centrist running mate next year, presenting a "unity" ticket for a divided country, according to Reuters interviews.
Five sources close to the politicians, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss private matters, told Reuters that both sides are serious about a possible joint ticket, which would put aside two decades of fierce opposition.
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