Lula to announce zeroing of INSS queue ahead of first-round vote

President Lula will hold an event on September 3, 2026, to announce the elimination of the INSS (social security) benefits queue, fulfilling a campaign promise one month before the first-round election. The move is a political gesture aimed at boosting support, though the operational feasibility and impact on pending claims remain uncertain. This development signals an attempt to leverage administrative achievements for electoral gain.