Brazil to shorten workweek in win for Lula ahead of runoff
The move could give President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva an edge over his opponent, Flavio Bolsonaro, ahead of the October 25 runoff.
DW reports that the move could give President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva an edge over his opponent, Flavio Bolsonaro, ahead of the October 25 runoff.
Brazil's Senate approved cutting the workweek from 44 to 40 hours.
This sports story centres on Brazil. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Brazil's Senate, President Luiz Inacio Lula and Lula.
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