Brazil’s Lula announces 15% increase in flagship welfare payments ahead of key election

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Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has signed a decree increasing benefits of his welfare program by 15%…

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  • Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has signed a decree increasing benefits of his welfare program by 15%…
  • Reported by ABC News and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:22:13 UTC.

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