Luis Inacio Lula da Silva: But our government acted quickly.
Luis Inacio Lula da Silva: With great effort, we removed taxes on fuels.
We took a series of urgent measures to contain price increases, guarantee supply and alleviate the burden of the war on Brazilian families.
Luis Inacio Lula da Silva: Thanks to these actions, Brazil has been one of the countries least affected by the global crisis.
Luis Inacio Lula da Silva: In an increasingly unstable world, with wars and uncertainties spreading, it is essential that the government of Brazil stand on the side of the people.