Politics · Brazil · 3 hrs ago
Lula says no social programs will end in his next term
Brazil’s re-elected president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, says no social programs will be ended when his next term begins in 2027.
False claims spread online after the election that benefits such as Bolsa Família and Gás do Povo would be cut or stopped.
The government says both programs are operating, with no suspended payments or reduced benefits.
Lula won 51.79% of valid votes, defeating Flávio Bolsonaro, who received 48.21%.
He announced no new measures, but said the promises he made during the campaign will be fulfilled and that existing programs could be improved or new ones created.
Lula also said he plans to travel around Brazil to thank voters in person.
Lula said no social programs will be ended during his next term, which begins in 2027.
He addressed false social media claims that Bolsa Família and Gás do Povo would be cut or ended.
Lula said existing programs could be improved and new programs could be created.
The government had already said the programs would continue without suspended payments or reduced benefits.
Lula said campaign promises would be carried out but announced no new measures.
- Who
- President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
- What
- He said no social programs would be ended in his next term.
- When
- Sunday, November 1, 2026.
- Where
- In a video posted on social media.
- Why
- He addressed false claims about cuts to social benefits.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Lula defeated Flávio Bolsonaro in the election, according to Folha.
The government’s communications office denied rumors about cuts to social programs.
Lula said in a social media video that no social program would be ended in his next term.
- Next term begins
- 2027
- Term period
- 2027–2030
- Election result
- Lula won 51.79% of valid votes
- Main opponent
- Flávio Bolsonaro
- Programs mentioned
- Bolsa Família and Gás do Povo
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What people are saying
Listen to what I am going to say: no social program will be ended in this country
What may happen is that we create new social programs or improve those that already exist
Everything that was promised during the campaign, you can be sure, will happen. You can be sure
Do not believe the usual liars, who keep trying to sell misery and unhappiness to our people
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