Luis Inacio Lula da Silva: Brazil had left that situation in 2014, but it went backwards and we found a country with 33 million people going hungry.
Luis Inacio Lula da Silva: For that reason, we reinstated the Bolsa Família.
We supported family farming, raised the minimum wage, and invested heavily in job creation and in school meals.
Luis Inacio Lula da Silva: The other great victory was the end of income tax for those who earn up to 5,000 reais per month.
Luis Inacio Lula da Silva: For millions of Brazilian men and women, the last day of the year will also be the last day that income tax is deducted from their pay.