Lula’s picanha promise comes back to haunt him ahead of Brazil election
BRASILIA, Sept 9 — A juicy steak could come between Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his dre...
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's promise of making picanha, a premium cut of beef, affordable for all citizens during his 2022 re-election campaign may come back to haunt him ahead of the upcoming presidential election. The price of picanha has increased by nearly 10 percent, making it less affordable for the average Brazilian, according to figures from the country's statistics agency.
Lula's main rival in the October election, Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, son of the country's former far-right president Jair Bolsonaro, has been taking advantage of the situation, reminding voters of Lula's failed promise. Pro-Bolsonaro lawmakers have also used the issue to attack Lula, with one video showing a housewife being forced to return a picanha due to financial constraints.
Despite attempting to defend his record by pointing to a decrease in food inflation, Lula has faced criticism from those who argue the economy is not as strong as he claims.
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