Lula Says He Will Go to UN to Tell Trump to 'Stay Out' of Brazil's Elections
The boost raises the minimum monthly benefit to 691 reais and adds 5.8 billion reais in costs for 2026, officials said.
- President Luiz Inacio Lula said Wednesday he will tell President Donald Trump "not to meddle in Brazil's elections" during next week's United Nations General Assembly in New York.
- Planning Minister Bruno Moretti announced on Thursday a 15% increase in Bolsa Familia cash transfers as President Luiz Inacio Lula seeks re-election against Senator Flavio Bolsonaro in October.
- The measure increases the minimum monthly benefit to 691 reais, with Finance Minister Dario Durigan saying the 5.8 billion reais cost in 2026 fits within existing budget targets.
- Tensions with The United States escalated in 2025 after Washington implemented tariffs regarding the trial of former President Jair Bolsonaro, which Lula denounced as economic pressure on Brazil.
- While no specific bilateral meeting is planned, Brazilian foreign ministry official Carlos Bicalho Cozendey said the leaders "will probably cross paths at the Assembly" like they did last year.
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