Lula Wins Brazil Vote, Faces Big Challenges Ahead
Brazil's Lula has won what is described as a historic election, but he faces major challenges. During his campaign he shifted his message toward shorter working hours, debt relief for families, and bigger payments under the Bolsa Familia welfare scheme for poorer families.
Context
Context: Lula is a veteran Brazilian leader who was also president from 2003 to 2010. Bolsa Familia is a cash-transfer programme for poorer families, launched in 2003 and widely known across Brazil.
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