Brazil's Lula announces 15% increase in flagship welfare payments ahead of key election
By The Washington Times (World News) | Created at 2026-09-17 22:40:27 | Updated at 2026-09-19 04:18:05
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Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva signed a decree on Thursday increasing benefits under his flagship welfare program by 15%, weeks before the first round of the presidential elections.