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Brazil Congress approves 40-hour workweek amendment, boosting Lula before runoff
Guardian WorldSRC LO·BR·about 15 hours ago
Brazil's Senate approved a reduction in the standard work week, a key legislative win for President Lula. The government estimates over 37 million formal workers will benefit. The measure's economic impact on productivity and labor costs remains uncertain.