Ciro Gomes officially launched his fourth presidential bid on Wednesday afternoon, at the national convention of the Democratic Labor Party (PDT). His campaign, however, has struggled to find allies — and the vice presidential slot on his ticket remains vacant.
The 64-year-old center-left politician, who built his political career in the northeastern state of Ceará, has a long track record on the national stage. Besides serving as mayor, state lawmaker, and governor, Mr. Gomes also had a stint as a congressman and served two administrations as Finance and National Integration minister.
The presidency, however, has always evaded him. In his three...
