Brazil Education Minister warns Pé-de-Meia program at risk under Flávio's budget cuts

Brazil's Education Minister Leonardo Barchini said the Pé-de-Meia student aid program could be terminated if presidential candidate Flávio follows through on a pledge to cut R$ 300 billion from the federal budget. The statement highlights a policy clash in the 2026 election campaign, with the program's future uncertain pending electoral outcomes.