Brazil Congress backs shorter workweek in victory for Lula

Lula's supporters hope congressional approval of a shorter workweek will lift his popularity before a presidential run-off in 10 days.

AI-written summary · The Chestnut Post · October 15, 2026 at 8:00 AM EDT · How we use AI

Brazil's Congress has approved a reduction in the working week, delivering a political victory for Lula.

His supporters hope the measure will increase his popularity ahead of a presidential run-off due in 10 days.

Originally reported by BBC News. Read the full story at BBC News

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