Brazil senator's 'nine fingers' remark sparks disability backlash online

Brazilian Senator Flávio Bolsonaro used a phrase referencing Lula's missing finger to criticize minimum wage policy during a debate, prompting accusations of ableism on X. The incident is a domestic political controversy with no direct market impact, but it may influence public discourse ahead of elections.

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