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Lula leverages Bolsa Família adjustment for electoral gain; opposition mobilizes
Valor Econômico·BR·about 17 hours ago
Brazilian President Lula announced a 15% increase in the main cash-transfer program and free weight-loss jabs, two weeks before the presidential election. Critics allege the moves are electorally motivated, and polls show challenger Flávio Bolsonaro gaining. The announcement shifts the campaign's focus to social spending and could influence voter sentiment.