Banking scandal rocks Brazil’s politics and the country’s presidential election in October
The collapse of Banco Master has spiralled into an institutional crisis weeks before Brazil's October election, drawing in the Supreme Court, Lula and rival Flávio Bolsonaro.
Brazil's presidential election is set to take place in October, with Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the left-wing incumbent president, facing off against Flávio Bolsonaro, a far-right senator and son of former president Jair Bolsonaro. According to Moneyweb, the collapse of Banco Master has led to an institutional crisis, drawing in the Supreme Court and Lula's administration.
The election has also seen Lula announce measures aimed at addressing voter concerns, including a plan to expand the federal government's role in fighting organized crime in Rio de Janeiro, as reported by the Winnipeg Free Press. Additionally, Lula has unveiled a 15% increase in the country's main cash-transfer programme for poor families, as well as free weight-loss jabs, The Guardian reports.
Critics have accused Lula of making electorally motivated moves, with The Guardian noting that opponents claim these actions are intended to boost Lula's chances in the election. Lula will face Flávio Bolsonaro in the presidential election on October 4.
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