Lula and Bolsonaro aim their campaigns toward low-income voters, the STF should begin trial on the lawsuit against the national nursing salary floor, and Minister Rosa Weber will assume the presidency of the STF on Monday

BRAZIL POLITICS - Report 09 Sep 2022 by Murillo de Aragão and Cristiano Noronha

President Jair Bolsonaro (PL) promised an extra R$ 200 in the Auxílio Brasil program payments for those who are looking for a job. With this additional payment, the Auxílio Brasil program could reach a total of R$ 800. Yesterday, former President Lula said that the minimum wage will increase as the economy grows. He will also resume the Minha Casa, Minha Vida housing program. The rapporteur of the nursing salary floor case, Minister Luís Roberto Barroso, suspended the measure for 60 days. After this period, when he receives more information, he must decide on the next steps. Next Monday, Rosa Weber will assume the presidency of the Supreme Federal Court (STF), replacing Minister Luiz Fux.

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