The president, a member of the Workers’ Party, asserted that the electoral process leading up to the October elections will be decisive in defining Brazil’s political course and confronting disinformation.

Lula reviewed the economic and social advances of his current term, such as the reduction in unemployment, the growth of exports and investment, the increase in the minimum wage, and the recovery of strategic sectors.

“We have the lowest unemployment in Brazil’s history and the largest number of workers and economic activities,” he stressed.

In this context, he called for greater political participation from social movements and celebrated the MST’s support for its own candidates.

According to the president, the movement should be proud of what it produces and occupy decision-making positions to guarantee the continuity of working-class rights.

Before Lula’s speech, the Minister of Agrarian Development and Family Farming, Paulo Teixeira, announced that promised land for lan reform would be delivered in April, benefiting thousands of landless families.

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