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Brazil's Lula expands Bolsa Familia ahead of tight elections, fiscal concerns rise
La RepúblicaLO·BR·1 day ago
Presidential candidate Ronaldo Caiado (PSD) alleges the government's Bolsa Família increase from R$600 to R$691, costing R$5.8bn, is a populist vote-buying move ahead of elections. The claim is unverified and reflects campaign rhetoric; the fiscal impact and electoral timing are notable.