Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Jan 9, 2026 (AFP) - Relief for Lula as Brazil inflation slows

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2026-01-09

Inflation in Brazil slowed in 2025 to 4.26 percent for the 12-month period, providing relief for President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva as he enters an election year, according to data released Friday. The leftist Lula, who is planning to run for a fourth term in October polls, had faced criticism for much of last year due to the rising cost of living. But while prices rose slightly in December full-year inflation was down from 4.83 percent in 2024,......

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