Lula's Fitness for Office: A Workout in Evasion? Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, 80, has made headlines with his claim that he's "in great shape," but this boast raises more questions than it answers.
At a time when Brazil is grappling with corruption, security, and economic growth, Lula's focus on personal health seems distracting.
His emphasis on physical fitness might be seen as an attempt to deflect attention from the country's pressing issues.