Lula Government Borrows Billions for Benefits, Weighs Debt Relief

The government of Brazilian President Lula has borrowed 117 billion reais to pay Bolsa Família before an adjustment, as its benefits package reaches 227 billion reais, renewing comparisons with Bolsonaro in 2022. The government is also evaluating using public money to buy up families' old debts. Lula said that if it were up to his will, he would end betting in Brazil.