By Marcela Ayres BRASILIA, May 4 (Reuters) - Brazil relaunched on Monday a consumer debt relief program first introduced in 2023, aiming to cut interest burdens and boost disposable income ahead of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's re-election bid in October.

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The clash between the two men and their followers has defined Brazilian politics since. In 2025, for a brief moment, it looked as if the country might be preparing to move on, as Mr Bolsonaro was jailed for plotting a coup.

Brazil has reintroduced its 'Desenrola' consumer debt relief program, expanding eligibility to earners of up to five times the minimum wage and aiming to reach up to 20 million people. The scheme offers steep discounts on renegotiated debts, backed by a ...

A voter presses the confirmation button on an electronic voting machine used in Brazil’s elections. (Antonio Augusto/Ascom/TSE via Courthouse News) RIO DE JANEIRO (CN) — Artificial intelligence companies and social media platforms in Brazil will face ...