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In Brazil, the uncertainty surrounding Lula's health highlights the lack of a clear successor within his party. Despite some public figures being discussed as possible successors—including Lula's finance minister, Fernando Haddad—there is currently no strong leader positioned to take the helm if Lula is unable to continue. Haddad had recently garnered attention for his televised address regarding a package of spending cuts, suggesting his rising influence within the political hierarchy.