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Bolsa Família is a federal government income transfer program aimed at families in poverty and extreme poverty. Lula has historically enjoyed strong support among beneficiaries of social programs.
The Datafolha survey released last Thursday (15) indicates that the readjustment given by the Lula government to Bolsa Família has been having a positive effect on his campaign.
In the segment that receives the benefit, the president's advantage for Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) rose five percentage points in relation to the previous survey.
61% of those included in the program intend to vote for Lula, against 32% who prefer the PL senator. Previously, the data was 59% for the PT member and 35% for Flávio. The difference increased from 24 to 29 points.
The effect may intensify, as the new values have not yet been felt in practice. The first adjusted deposit will be made this Monday (19). The benefit went from R$600 to R$691 per family.
In a related way, the pro-Lula gap in the lowest income segment, which receives up to two minimum wages, also increased. Now 53% vote for the president, against 38% for the opponent, a 15-point lead. In the previous survey, this range was 11 points.
The poorest strata have always been President Lula's main political base.
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Lula's advantage among Bolsa Família beneficiaries could increase even further after the first adjusted payment is made.
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