Lula's Government Fulfilled 26 of 36 Campaign Promises, Including Tax Reform
In his three-and-a-half years in office, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has fully delivered on 26 out of 36 campaign commitments made for the 2022 election, according to a g1 analysis. Key fulfilled promises include the approval of tax reform and an income tax exemption for those earning up to R$5,000 per month. However, six commitments remain unfulfilled, notably the recreation of the Ministry of Public Security. The g1 project, 'Politicians' Promises,' monitors electoral pledges across various levels of government. Lula's tenure, from January 1, 2023, to June 30, 2026, has seen 26 promises fully met, four partially met, and six not yet addressed. The analysis also highlights progress in areas like education, with increased funding for school meals and expanded higher education access, and healthcare, with the relaunch of the Mais Médicos program and increased budget for Farmácia Popular. While the tax reform was approved in 2023, its full impact is yet to be realized as many innovations are still pending implementation.
The assessment of President Lula's campaign promises reveals a mixed record of fulfillment, with a majority of pledges addressed. The approval of tax reform and expansion of social programs like Farmácia Popular demonstrate policy action, while the non-recreation of the Ministry of Public Security and incomplete implementation of some initiatives indicate ongoing challenges. Future governance may benefit from clearer metrics for assessing the impact of partially fulfilled promises, particularly in areas like post-pandemic learning recovery where program implementation data is lacking. The government's fiscal framework, replacing the previous spending cap, will continue to be a critical area to monitor for its long-term effects on public finances and economic growth.
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