Luis Inacio Lula da Silva: For millions of Brazilian men and women, the last day of the year will also be the last day that income tax is deducted from their pay.
Luis Inacio Lula da Silva: Starting in January, with the end of income tax, millions of families will have extra money every month.
This will ease household expenses, further stimulate the economy, and benefit the entire country.
Luis Inacio Lula da Silva: My female friends and my male friends, the family is the foundation of our society.
Luis Inacio Lula da Silva: And Brazilian families have achieved a great deal in this past year.