🇧🇷 Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
Brazils poor once propelled Lula to power. Now many are wavering
What happened
A government cash-transfer programme, Bolsa Familia, was created after Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva assumed office in 2003. The programme provides financial support to Brazil's poorest citizens. A 41-year-old single mother, who was a mother at 14, has benefited from the programme at various periods. She supplemented her income from low-paying jobs with the programme.
Why it matters
The programme's impact on the lives of individuals like the 41-year-old single mother may influence their voting decisions in the upcoming presidential election. The outcome of the election could be affected by the programme's continued support. The programme's role in the election's outcome is uncertain.
Key facts
- The government created Bolsa Familia in 2003.
- The programme provides financial support to Brazil's poorest citizens.
- A 41-year-old single mother has benefited from the programme.
- The programme has been in operation for over 20 years.
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