Lula Gains Party and Political Support
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, acquired new and important support for his reelection Tues, when PCB party (Comunista Brasileno) and two politicians from the southern states of Parana and Santa Catarina declared in his favor.

In a conversation with Prensa Latina, PCB President Zuleide Farias confirmed that a Central Committee resolution, orienting national political affiliation, decided to favor Lula in the October 29 second round.

In the first round on October 1, PCB fulfilled its obligations as part of Frente de Izquierda, integrated also by PSOL (Socialismo y Libertad) and PSTU (Socialista de los Trabajadores Unidos), as well as social movements that promoted Heloisa Helena s candidacy.

In the last few hours it was also learned that two gubernatorial candidates abandoned neutrality in the presidential dispute and declared their support for Lula.

Parana Gov. Roberto Requiao, PMDB (Movimiento Democratico Brasileno), who had criticized Lula s economic policy, expressed he "is on President s side due to his proven strength and seriousness of character."

Political leader Esperidao Amin, PP Progesista, declared his support to Lula in Concordia, which caused a celebration sponsored by Lula s PT (Trabajadores).