Overview

• At Itaú BBA's Macro Vision forum on Sept. 29, Finance Minister Fernando Haddad said he does not intend to be a candidate in 2026 at this moment.
• He praised the Finance Ministry role as one of the best jobs and said it allows him to do a lot to help the country.
• He noted he has not decided his long‑term plans and will take time to plan after consulting friends and political allies.
• He said he will discuss with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva whether he remains in the cabinet if Lula seeks another term.
• Speaking to reporters after the event, he reiterated that his next step is undecided, while figures such as Vice President Geraldo Alckmin describe Lula as the natural 2026 candidate.