President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s political blueprint for the 2026 election campaign, unveiled in an 84-page document, signals a decisive shift toward economic nationalism, state-led development, and a focus on consolidating his legacy. The platform replaces the initial "reconstruction" narrative of his current term with a strategy centered on projecting his long-term vision for Brazil, dominated by the theme of national independence. The document uses the term “sovereignty” 21 times, underscoring a commitment to reduced foreign influence and a more active role for the state in key sectors of the economy.