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Lula Boosts Social Welfare Payments Ahead of Tight Election

Source: Bloomberg Markets · 2026-09-17
Brazil’s government announced an increase to social welfare payments just weeks before a tense election, with polls showing President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva tied with his right-wing challenger.
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