21/08/2014 11:28
Marina Silva chosen to run for president in Brazil
The Brazilian Socialist Party (PSB) has formally named the internationally-acclaimed environmental campaigner Marina Silva as its new presidential candidate, the BBC reported.
Ms Silva replaces the late Eduardo Campos, who was killed in a plane crash last week.
She was Mr Campos's running mate and served as environment minister.
She is seen as a leading challenger to President Dilma Rousseff, who's seeking re-election in the 5 October poll.
"I will give the best I have in me," said Ms Silva, 56, after the announcement, which was widely expected.
PSB President Roberto Amaral told a news conference she had been chosen unanimously.
Congressman Beto Albuquerque was named the party's new vice presidential candidate.