# Lula ramps up public handouts

> Lula boosts Brazil's social aid as presidential campaign nears end.
- Title: Lula ramps up public handouts · MercoPress | Shortify
- Summary: Lula boosts Brazil's social aid as presidential campaign nears end. Lula increases Bolsa Família by 15% for 20 million families and adds transport subsidies…
- Keywords: bolsa familia, lula da silva, flavio bolsonaro, presidential campaign, brazil, news, world, politics, Lula, ramps, public, handouts
- Source: MercoPress — https://en.mercopress.com/2026/10/21/lula-ramps-up-public-handouts-in-the-final-stretch-of-brazil-s-presidential-campaign
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- Topics: bolsa familia, lula da silva, flavio bolsonaro, presidential campaign, brazil, news, world, politics
## Lula's campaign aid boost
Lula announces 15% increase for 20 million families through Bolsa Família.
## Transport subsidies
Taxi drivers, ride-hailing drivers, truckers get vehicle renewal subsidies.
## Lula's debt plan
Lula promises 5,000 reais payments and debt forgiveness for micro-entrepreneurs.
## Key takeaway

Lula increases Bolsa Família by 15% for 20 million families and adds transport subsidies ahead of Brazil's presidential runoff.