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Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro clash over Brazil’s cost of living
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro clashed over living costs in a presidential debate on Band in Brazil.
Flávio criticized inflation during Lula’s government.
Lula said life was more expensive under former president Jair Bolsonaro, who governed from 2019 to 2022.
The exchange focused on how the cost of living changed between the two administrations.
Lula’s response was a claim in the debate, rather than figures presented here to compare the periods.
The disagreement puts household costs at the center of the campaign debate.
No further action or outcome was given.
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said Brazil’s cost of living was higher under former president Jair Bolsonaro.
Lula made the remark while responding to Senator Flávio Bolsonaro’s criticism of inflation under Lula’s government.
The exchange took place during a presidential debate held at Band.
Bolsonaro was president from 2019 to 2022, according to the report.
- Who
- President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro.
- What
- Lula responded to Flávio’s criticism of inflation by saying the cost of living was higher under Jair Bolsonaro.
- When
- October 19, 2026, according to the article’s publication date.
- Where
- During a presidential debate held at Band.
- Why
- Flávio criticized inflation under Lula’s government, and Lula countered that the cost of living was higher during Bolsonaro’s presidency.
Flávio Bolsonaro
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
Cost of living
Flávio Bolsonaro
He criticized inflation under Lula’s government.
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
He said the cost of living was higher during Jair Bolsonaro’s presidency.
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- Debate
- Held at Band
- Lula’s response
- Said the cost of living was higher under Jair Bolsonaro
- Bolsonaro’s presidency
- 2019–2022
What people are saying
It was more expensive during the Bolsonaro government