Luis Inacio Lula da Silva: Brazil had gotten out of that situation in 2014, but went backwards and we found a country with 33 million people going hungry.
Luis Inacio Lula da Silva: That's why we reinstated Bolsa Família.
We supported family farming, raised the minimum wage, invested heavily in job creation and in school meals.
Luis Inacio Lula da Silva: The other great victory was the end of the income tax for those who earn up to R$ 5,000 per month.
Luis Inacio Lula da Silva: For millions of Brazilian women and men, the last day of the year will also be the last day income tax is deducted from their salary.