Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced a 15% increase to flagship social welfare payments on 2026-09-17, just weeks before a closely contested election. Polls showed Lula tied with his right-wing rival ahead of the vote.
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Brazil’s government announced an increase to social welfare payments just weeks before a tense election, with polls showing President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva tied with his right-wing challenger.
Brazil’s Lula announces 15% increase in flagship welfare payments ahead of key election AP News