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Brazilian President Announces Welfare and Health Measures
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil announced a 15% increase in the country’s main cash-transfer programme for poor families, as well as free weight-loss jabs. Critics argue these measures are politically motivated ahead of upcoming elections.
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The Guardian
Critics say moves from leftwing incumbent president are electorally motivated two weeks before Brazil’s electionsBrazil’s president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has announced a 15% increase in the country’s main cash-transfer programme for poor families, as well as free weight-loss jabs, pr
2026-09-18 17:10 UTC