Brazil's Lula opens state toolbox to woo voters in runoff against Bolsonaro

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

69% : Expansion of flagship welfare programme In September, Lula announced a 15-per cent increase in payments under Brazil's main welfare programme, Bolsa Família, which bases benefits on family size and the number of children.
60% : Debt relief for low earners, tax breaks for small businesses Lula on Wednesday endorsed credit relief and tax incentives for small businesses, giving them access to low-interest government loans through public banks and allowing them to renegotiate some of their debt.
53% : These moves increased federal tax relief on gasoline and subsidised diesel costs for importers.
53% : The government also extended tax exemptions and expanded support for ethanol to keep alternative biofuels competitive at the pump.
47% : Affordable transportation costs Lula issued some executive measures aimed at curbing fuel costs, including a decree that eliminates federal taxes on the import and sale of gasoline for a 30-day period, with the option for further extensions.

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