Coverage dated October 9, 2026

Lula’s government in Brazil lowers fuel prices ahead of runoff vote against Flávio Bolsonaro

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RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva ’s government on Friday announced new fuel tax cuts and extended existing subsidies aimed at lowering fuel prices, just over two weeks before a closely contested presidential runoff.

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    Lula’s government in Brazil lowers fuel prices ahead of runoff vote against Flávio Bolsonaro (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva ’s government on Friday announced new fuel tax cuts and extended existing subsidies aimed at lowering fuel prices, just over two weeks before a closely contested presidential runoff.

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