Brazilian politicians close to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva believe he will delay the announcement of his vice-presidential candidate until the last minute, a tactic aimed at appealing to centrist parties like MDB, PSD, and Republicans. This strategy is reminiscent of Lula's approach in 2006, when he confirmed José Alencar as his running mate shortly before the convention.

In the lead-up to the upcoming election, Lula has been speculated to consider other candidates from different parties as he aims to secure broader support. Recently, he hinted at Alckmin's significance in the political dynamics of São Paulo, adding fuel to the rumors that he might look beyond Alckmin and seek a candidate from another party altogether.

This delay in the selection process can also be seen as a strategic move to negotiate and solidify alliances with key political stakeholders. Lula's previous experience suggests that he values the last-minute decision to not only maintain leverage but also to dynamically respond to the evolving political landscape.