
The President declares that he is unaware that Bolsa Família remained for almost 4 years without adjustment, according to excerpts of news and interviews released.
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The President declares that he is unaware that Bolsa Família remained without adjustment for almost 4 years. Statement took place during a live interview, addressing topics such as the economy, foreign relations and elections.

President Lula was interviewed by TV Globo on August 15, 2026, during coverage of the second round of the presidential elections, and made statements about the primary surplus of 0.1% of GDP and the inherited deficit of 2.8% of GDP, which were verified by Fato or Fake as fact and fake, respectively. The interview was conducted by Renata Lo Prete and shown live after Jornal Nacional.
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