Lula Bans Digital Gambling, Compares Addiction to Cancer Ahead of Election

President Lula announced a ban on digital gambling, framing it as a public health crisis akin to cancer and crack addiction. The move, announced nine days before the first round of elections, is part of his re-election campaign and coincides with the Desenrola debt-relief program. The ban's scope and implementation details remain unclear, but it signals a populist policy shift targeting a growing social concern.