Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva closed out 2025 with a message to the nation, reaffirming that his government will continue to defend social justice and the rights of all citizens in the new political cycle beginning in 2026.
The address, delivered just hours before the end of the year, was marked by a review of the Brazilian government’s main achievements, as well as the presentation of the goals projected for the next term.
Among the highlighted achievements, Lula mentioned Brazil’s removal from the Hunger Map for the second time, in addition to the exemption from Income Tax (ISR) for those earning up to R$ 5,000 per month.
The president also highlighted the resistance against the increased tariffs imposed by the United States, the improvements to the “Minha Casa Minha Vida” (My House, My Life) program, and the expansion of coverage under the Unified Health System (SUS) through the “Agora Tem Especialistas” (Now There Are Specialists) initiative.
Regarding housing, he noted that “Minha Casa Minha Vida has returned, reaching the middle class, and the Reforma Casa Brasil (Brazil House Reform) program is also reaching them. Because decent housing is a fundamental right that must be guaranteed. With the São Francisco River Transposition, the world’s largest water infrastructure project, the Brazilian government is bringing water to millions of families in the Northeast.”
He also emphasized the impact of the New Growth Acceleration Program (PAC), which contributed to Brazil achieving its lowest unemployment rate in history.
However, he acknowledged that crime remains a national challenge and added that “the Federal Police led the largest operation ever conducted against organized crime. The fight against criminal factions reached the highest levels for the first time.”
Finally, Lula asserted that neither crime nor trade tensions with the United States will deter Brazil from demonstrating to the world that the country is committed “to dialogue and fraternity, and that we do not shy away from the fight.”
INDEX CREDIT: Lula highlighted the impact of the New Growth Acceleration Program (PAC), which helped Brazil achieve its lowest unemployment rate ever. Photo: Ricardo Stuckert/Archive
[ SOURCE: teleSUR ]
